About Firethorn Leaf Miner
A tiny moth whose larvae create blister mines on pyracantha leaves. Originally from southern Europe, it has spread rapidly northward. Mines cause silvery blotches on leaves.
Did You Know?
First recorded in Britain in 1989 and spread across the country within a decade on planted pyracantha hedges.
Distribution
Where Firethorn Leaf Miner can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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Orbitrock. (2026). Firethorn Leaf Miner (Phyllonorycter leucographella). Retrieved from https://orbitrock.com/insect/firethorn-leaf-miner
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