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