| 14.012 ~ 0275 ~ Bucculatrix bechsteinella ~ Hawthorn Bent-wing | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and abundant throughout much of the south of England, more local in other areas. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2016 at Llanymynech Hill in the north-east of the county - only the 3rd record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 7-9mm. Confusion species Many species in this group are very similar. One of the best ways of separating them is to examine the type of leaf-mine. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Hedgerows and woodland margins. Foodplant Crataegus, Pyrus, Malus or Sorbus spp Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on upperside of leaf. Larva forms a short contorted gallery, eating out windows. Pupates in leaf litter. |
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