| 4.032 ~ 0075 ~ Stigmella floslactella ~ Coarse Hazel Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common in Britain as far north as the Caledonian Canal. Montgomeryshire Status Just a few records, most recently from the east of the county, probably overlooked. 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 Hazel and hornbeam. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on underside of the leaf. Larva forms a very narrow mine which gradually widens. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 12th July 2011, Middletown |
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