| 4.003 ~ 0117 ~ Stigmella confusella ~ Pale Birch Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout Britain. Montgomeryshire Status A handful of scattered records, mainly from the south 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. |
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 long sometimes angular gallery. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by ADL, 18th Oct 2011, Dolforwyn Hall |
 Photo by MW, 2nd July 2011, Cors Dyfi Leaf mine |
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