| 0077 ~ Stigmella tityrella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common in Britain as far north as the Scottish Highlands where it is more scarce. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded in three scattered sites on the western 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. |
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(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant grows. Foodplant Beech. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on underside of the leaf. Larva forms a narrow gallery which soon develops into a series of 'S' turns between the veins. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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