| 0110 ~ Stigmella betulicola | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed and locally common. Montgomeryshire Status Rarely recorded on the western edge of 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. |
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(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found, especially in heathy places. Foodplant Birch. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the underside of the leaf. Larva forms a contorted gallery. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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 Photo by MW, 2nd July 2011, Cors Dyfi Leaf mine |
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