28. Stigmella salicis (Stainton, 1854)

(Figs 42, 43)

Host-plants. Salix caprea L. in the Crimea; in other regions also other species of Salix, occasionally Myrica gale L.

Type of distribution (chorological group). Trans-Palaearctic; the species is widespread in Europe, also occurs in the Caucasus and Japan (possibly with a continuous distribution throughout Siberia).

Material examined. CRIMEA: Simferopol, empty leaf-mines on Salix caprea L., fieldwork card no. 5046, 22.vii. 2011, leg. A. Diškus & A. Navickaitė.

Remarks. The species is rare in the Crimea: limited in distribution and not abundant.