Family: Gracillariidae       Sub-family: Gracillariinae 293     *     Caloptilia syringella Photos: Leaf mine and larva on Lilac (Syringa). October 2010 Widespread, can be common where food plant found Wingspan: 10-13mm Flight time: April-May and July Can be abundant in gardens and woods Mine: June and August-September Larval food plant: Privet (Ligustrum) and Lilac (Syringa)

Caloptilia syringella
Mine and larvae: Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. October 2010. Adults: May and August 2011