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Leaf mines are the characteristic patterns made on leaves by larvae of certain species of moth caterpillars or fly larvae feeding on the leaves. The mines usually remain visible all season and their unique shapes are helpful for identifying the species that made them
Leaf mines made by moth caterpillars (Lepidoptera)
Ectodemia heringella (moth family Nepticulidae) caterpillar mines on Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)
Seen on our 2024 Autumn Wildlife Walk
Lyonetia clerkella - Apple Leaf Miner (moth family Lyonetiidae) caterpillar mine
Seen on our July 2025 Flower & Wildlife Walk
Phyllonorycter corylifoliella (moth family Gracillariidae) caterpillar mine
Seen on our 2024 Autumn Wildlife Walk
Phyllonorycter heegeriella (moth family Gracillariidae) caterpillar mine
Seen on our 2024 Autumn Wildlife Walk
Phyllonorycter tristrigella (moth family Gracillariidae) caterpillar mine
Seen on our November 2025 Autumn Nature Stroll
Stigmella aurella (moth family Nepticulidae) caterpillar mine on Bramble (Rubus sp)
Seen on our 2024 Autumn Wildlife Walk
Stigmella ulmivora (moth family Nepticulidae) caterpillar mine on Small-leaved Elm (Ulmus minor)
Seen on our November 2025 Autumn Nature Stroll
Leaf mines made by fly larvae (Diptera)
Chromatomyia syngenesiae (fly family Agromyzidae) larval mine on Smooth Sow-thistle (Sonchus oleraceus)
Seen on our November 2025 Autumn Nature Stroll
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