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0287 ~ Caloptilia robustella 
UK Status

Resident. Found throughout Britain as far north as Aberdeenshire, but more commonly in the south.

Montgomeryshire Status

A single record from Lake Vyrnwy in 2007.

Wingspan :   M & F, 10-13mm.

Confusion species


C. alchimiella.




Flight time & Voltinity (Bivoltine)


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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