| 15.008 ~ 0286 ~ Caloptilia alchimiella ~ Yellow-triangle Slender | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widely distributed and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Found at scattered sites in the county. Wingspan : M & F, 10-13mm. Confusion species C. robustella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Mainly oak woodland. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a small mine which develops into a blotch, then forms cones of successive sizes to feed within. Pupates in a oval cocoon spun under the leaf. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 5th Sept 2006, Commins Coch |
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