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London Midget

The London Midget is a moth with a wingspan of + 9 mm that makes voracious tracks in the leaves of plane trees and sycamores.

recognize London Midget
London Midget, photo: B. Schoenmakers - CC BY 3.0

London Midget (Phyllonorycter platani). This moth with a wingspan of + 9 mm makes “tunnels” (eat traces of the caterpillar) in the leaves of plane trees and sycamores. Plane trees are the host plants of this leaf miner moth.

Where to find

  • Plane Tree (Platanus)
  • Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

Control

Damage mostly limited, control not necessary.

Prevention

Does not apply.