| 4.007 ~ 0112 ~ Stigmella luteella ~ Short-barred Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout Britain as far north as Aberdeenshire. Montgomeryshire Status A handful of records, mainly from the southern half 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. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine?)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Birch. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the underside of the leaf. Larva forms a narrow gallery which is strongly contorted. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MW, 1st Aug 2011, Cors Dyfi. Leaf mine on birch - note contorted start to mine |
 Photo by ADL, 18th Oct 2011, Dolforwyn Hall |
 Photo by DB, 8th Oct 2013, Middletown. Leaf mine on birch |