| 4.043 ~ 0063 ~ Stigmella lemniscella ~ Red Elm Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Occurs throughout the British Isles but is more common in the south. Montgomeryshire Status A handful of records from the eastern side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 5-6mm. Confusion species Many species of Stigmella are similar. A good way of separating them is to examine the type of leaf-mine in the foodplant. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant grows. Foodplant Elm. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on either side of the leaf. Larva forms a long sinuous gallery. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 29th Aug 2013, Middletown Leaf mine on whych elm |
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