As an inhabitant of the underbrush and woodlands, ribwort slender is a remarkable leaf-miner in its larval stage, intricately weaving silk to draw together parts of leaves into a protective case. With maturity, it transforms, displaying delicate wings that bear the intricate designs characteristic of its kind, and flits about in a silent ballet to sip on floral offerings.

The wingspan is 1 - 1.3 cm.

Adorned with wings that bear an intricate pattern resembling frosted glass, hazel slender is a master of disguise amongst foliage, the hues and shapes on its wings camouflaging it from predators. This creature undergoes a remarkable transformation from a leaf-mining larva, which exploits its green haven for sustenance, to an adult that participates in nocturnal pollination activities, contributing to the health of local flora.

Parornix betulae is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from all of Europe (except the Iberian Peninsula, the Balkan Peninsula and the Mediterranean islands), east to Korea. It was recently reported from Canada, with records from Québec, Ontario and British Columbia. The wingspan is 9–10 mm. The head is fuscous, more or less mixed with white. Palpi white, sometimes with dark fuscous subapical ring. Forewings are grey, irrorated with dark fuscous and white ; numerous costal strigulae, a spot in middle of disc and another posteriorly,and two dorsal spots white ; a blackish apical spot ; cilia with two dark fuscous lines, tips round apex white, beneath apex with a third dark fuscous line. Hindwings are grey.The larva is whitish green ; dorsal line dark green ; head brownish ; segment 2 with four black spots. Adults are on wing in May and August. The larvae feed on Betula alleghaniensis, Betula grossa, Betula humilis, Betula obscura, Betula papyrifera, Betula pendula, Betula pubescens, Betula nana and Betula utilis. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine starts as an inconspicuous lower surface corridor, mainly recognisable by its brown line of frass. In the next larval stage a lower-surface blotch is made, that soon develops into a tentiform mine. The frass is deposited in a clump in a corner of the mine. After leaving the mine the larva continues feeding in a downwards folded leaf margin, that is fixed with silk.

Hawthorn slender is a remarkable leaf-miner during its larval stage, carving out serpentine tunnels beneath the surface of leaves, which eventually form a protective cocoon. As an adult, it emerges with delicate, highly iridescent wings that give off an opalescent sheen, a distinct adaptation to its environment, efficiently camouflaging it from predators amidst foliage and dappled sunlight.

The locust digitate leafminer (Parectopa robiniella) is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is native to North America, but was accidentally introduced to Italy, where it was first found in 1970. It has now been recorded from Italy, France, Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine and Hungary. The wingspan is about 5 mm. The moth flies in two to three generations per year in Hungary. The larvae feed on Robinia species, including Robinia pseudoacacia. It mines the leaves of the host plant. The common name is derived from "digitate", referring to the "finger-like" excavations all around the margins of the central blotch of the mine.

The intricate life of red birch midget begins as a leaf miner, its larvae intricately tunneling within leaves, forming distinct patterns. With metamorphosis, it transforms, revealing delicate, scaled wings that exhibit a brilliant interplay of colors, enabling it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings. Predominantly inhabiting deciduous woodlands, red birch midget plays a subtle yet vital role in the ecosystem's balance, contributing to the complex tapestry of life.

The common oak midget is a remarkable creature with an intriguing life cycle that reflects its adaptation to arboreal habitats. As a larva, it is a leaf miner, residing within the leaves of its host plants, subtly altering the leaf's structure to create a shelter. It meticulously consumes the interior leaf tissues without damaging the exterior, allowing for camouflage and protection from predators. The metamorphosis of this organism showcases a transformation into an adult that displays a striking moiré pattern on its wings, an adaptation that aids in blending with the foliage and dappled sunlight of its environment.