| 0067 ~ Stigmella plagicolella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles except Scotland where it is virtually absent. Montgomeryshire Status Infrequently recorded in the county, the latest records coming from Middletown in 2011. Wingspan : M & F, 4-5mm. 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. |
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(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant grows. Foodplant Blackthorn and other wild species of Prunus. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a long sinuous gallery then abruptly into a blotch. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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 Photo by DB, 13th Sept 2011, Middletown Pic shows mine on prunus |
 Photo by DB, 13th Sept 2011, Middletown Pic shows mine on prunus |
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