| 15.066 ~ 0344 ~ Phyllonorycter strigulatella ~ Grey-alder Midget | ||
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UK Status Resident. A very local species in central southern England as far north as the mid Wales borders. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2013 at Middletown in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 7-9mm. Confusion species Many species of Phyllonorycter are extremely similar, great care should be given when separating these species. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Grey alder. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva mines the upperside of leaf between two veins, not quite reaching the mid-rib. The pupa is light brown and it pupates within mine in a large yellowish chamber away from any frass. |
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