| 4.025 ~ 0103 ~ Stigmella nylandriella ~ Common Rowan Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Found throughout the British Isles, local in the south but more common in the west and north. Montgomeryshire Status Scattered records from across the county. 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. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Rowan. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the underside of the leaf. Larva forms a long contorted gallery. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 10th Sept 2014, Dylife |
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