| 0125 ~ Emmetia marginea | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A few records from the north of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 7-8mm. Confusion species This species is not easily distinguished from others. A good way of separating it is to examine the leaf-mine in the foodplant. |
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(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Bramble. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the upperside of the leaf. Larva forms a curved white gallery which leads to a broader pale brown blotch. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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