| 15.049 ~ 0329 ~ Phyllonorycter spinicolella ~ Sloe Midget | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and rather common throughout the British Isles as far north as Wester Ross. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from scattered sites across the county. 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. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(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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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 15th Aug 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by DB, 15th Oct 2013, Middletown. Leaf mine on blackthorn |
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