| 15.011 ~ 0289 ~ Caloptilia falconipennella ~ Scarce Alder Slender | ||
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UK Status Resident. A rare, Nationally scarce B species found mainly in the south of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2017 at Middletown in the north-east of the county. This is the first record for North Wales. Wingspan : M & F 12-14mm. Confusion species C. semifascia, C. hemidactylella, |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Generally wet or damp places. Foodplant Alder. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid underside of leaf. Larva forms blotch and later folds leaf. Pupates in white cocoon in leaf margin. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 14th March 2017, Middletown Confirmed by Gen.Det. |
 Photo by CB, 12th November 2020, Middletown |
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