Bucculatrix ulmifoliae is a moth in the Bucculatricidae family. It was described by M. Hering in 1931. It is found in Great Britain, the Netherlands, Germany, central and eastern Europe. It has also been recorded from Iran. The wingspan is 6–7 mm. The ground colour of the forewings is whitish buff, suffused with reddish brown toward the base. The hindwings are ochreous grey. Adults are on wing from April to May and again in July in two generations per year.