| 0254 ~ Leucoptera laburnella ~ Laburnum leaf miner | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common throughout the British Isles as far north as southern Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2010 at Llanfyllin in the north of the county. Only the thirteenth record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F, 7-9mm. Confusion species L. wailesella and L. spartifoliella. |
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(Bivoltine.)  Habitat Mainly an urban species. Foodplant Laburnum, dyer's greenweed and garden lupin. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva first mines a brown blotch, then an irregular short gallery. Pupates in a fragile cocoon on the underside of a leaf of the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 15th May 2010, Llanfyllin (Confirmed by Gen Det) |
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