| 0276 ~ Bucculatrix demaryella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Found throughout the British Isles but more common in the western counties. Montgomeryshire Status Just a single old record from the west of the county at Cienws in 1980. Wingspan : M & F, 8-9mm. Confusion species B. ulmella. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Open woodland, moorland, heathland and boggy areas. Foodplant Birch, hazel and sweet chestnut. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva mines narrow contorted gallery then straighter, later eating a window on either side of leaf. Pupates in a cocoon spun amongst detritus. |
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