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Caloptilia stigmatella
Willow Stilt (Fabricius, 1781)
Gracillariidae: Gracillariinae
288 / 15.010
Photo © Dave Wilton,  Whitfield Wood, Bucks Apr 2011

Similar Upper Thames Species
Maple Stilt
Caloptilia semifascia
Foodplant:   sallow, willow, poplar or aspen.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1  Mine: A

Widespread across much of the Upper Thames area, in gardens, parks and woodlands. The markings are usually distinctive for this species, but some forms of C. semifascia can be similar.

Recorded in 55 (71%) of 78 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1913.
Last Recorded in 2022.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
12/11/2022124SP71 - Westcott, Waddesdon
16/10/2022123SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
14/09/2022+24SP85 - Olney, Salcey, Yardley Chase
14/08/2022122SU57 - Hermitage / Ashampstead
13/08/2022+23SP50 - Oxford, Wheatley, Garsington
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