| 15.009 ~ 0287 ~ Caloptilia robustella ~ New Oak Slender | ||
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UK Status Resident. Found throughout Britain as far north as Aberdeenshire, but more commonly in the south. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from scattered sites across the county. 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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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 17th July 2013, Middletown |
 Photo by PRW, 19th May 2014, Commins Coch |
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