Phyllonorycter froelichiella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in all of Europe, except Greece.
The wingspan is 9–10 mm. Differs from P. Nicellii as follows : forewings somewhat broader, more orange-tinged, markings more ochreous-tinged. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and descriptionKuznetsov V.I., 1990 Gracillariidae; in G.S. Medvedev (ed.): Keys to the insects of the europaean part of the USSR, Vol.IV: Lepidoptera, part 2 (english translation), Oxonian Press Pvt.Ltd., New Dehli, 1987Heath, J. & Emmet, A. M. (Hrsg.) (1985): The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Volume 2: Cossidae – Heliodinidae. Harley Books, Colchester, Essex.
Adults are on wing from July to August in one generation in western Europe.
The larvae feed on Alnus glutinosa and Alnus incana, mining the leaves of their host plant.
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lepiforum.de Plant Parasites of Europe Phyllonorycter froelichiella at ukmoths