21. Stigmella rhamnella (Herrich-Schäffter, 1860) (new to the Crimea)

(Figs 33, 83, 84)

Host-plants. Rhamnus cathartica L. in the Crimea; in other regions also other species of Rhamnus .

Type of distribution (chorological group). Sub-Mediterranean; the species widespread in Europe (except northern and southern regions).

Material examined. CRIMEA: 5♂, 1♀, 20 km SW Feodosiya, Karadag Reserve, larva on Rhamnus cathartica L., fieldwork card no. 5038, 14.vii.2011, leg. A. Diškus & A. Navickaitė, genitalia slide nos AN 507♂, AN 508♂, AN 509♂, AN 515♂; 50 km SE Feodosiya, Sudak, empty leaf-mines on Rhamnus cathartica L., fieldwork card no. 5038, 15.vii.2011, leg. A. Diškus & A. Navickaitė; 12 km N Alushta, Lavanda, empty leafmines on Rhamnus cathartica L., fieldwork card no. 5038, 09.viii.2011, leg. J. R. Stonis, A. Navickaitė & G. Varači nskas.

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