Evidence suggests that this leaf miner is rarely recorded in
Nottinghamshire and while much of this may be down to the lack of
recorder effort and coverage, it may be that this species is not that
common, or easy to find. Indeed, the mines of Stigmella continuella
are not easy to detect on the leaves of Birch, so great credit must go
to Graham Beeley, who found this mine at Rainworth Heath in November
2024.
There is at least one other recent county record, from Clumber Park in
2022, and it may ultimately prove to be more widespread, if purposefully
looked for. |
