Rare micromoth species discovered in East Cork — a first for Ireland

The find represents a remarkable extension of this species' previously known range in Europe, as it had only been recorded as far west as Liverpool in England before now

Elm leaf-mining micromoth, Stigmella viscerella, has been documented in Ireland for the first time

In a significant milestone for Irish biodiversity, the elm leaf-mining micromoth, Stigmella viscerella, has been documented in Ireland for the first time.

This important discovery was made in October near Carrigtwohill, County Cork by John Emmet O’Sullivan, project manager of Cork Nature Network’s Valuing Insects initiative.