| 0329 ~ Phyllonorycter spinicolella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and rather common throughout the British Isles as far north as Wester Ross. Montgomeryshire Status Two records from the west of the county, the last from Commins Coch in 2007. Wingspan : M & F, 6.5-7.5mm. Confusion species Many species of Phyllonorycter are extremely similar, great care should be given when separating these species. It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. |
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(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Blackthorn and wild plum. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a gallery between the veins 5-10mm long. Pupates in a white silk lined chamber within the mine. |
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 Photo by PRW, 15th Aug 2007, Commins Coch |
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