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Viburnum Leaf-miner Phyllonorycter lantanella

Formerly given the vernacular name Viburnum Midget.


One of a number of very similar species, this one's identity wasn't appreciated until the genitalia were examined.

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male Viburnum Leaf-miner Phyllonorycter lantanella showing genitalia, North Elmham (Norfolk, UK), 23rd August 2022