| 4.071 ~ 0040 ~ Bohemannia pulverosella ~ Dusty Apple Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread in Britain as far north as mid Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Just two records from the extreme eastern and western edges of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 6-7mm. Confusion species This species is not easily distinguished from others. A good way of separating it is to examine the leaf-mine in the foodplant. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Where apple is found, both wild and cultivated. Foodplant Apple. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on either side of the leaf. Larva forms a twisted gallery which goes into a blotch. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 13th Oct 2013, Middletown Leaf mine on crab apple. |
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