| 0345 ~ Phyllonorycter rajella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A single record taken on the eastern side of the county at Breidden Hill in 2009. Wingspan : M & F, 7-9mm. 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 Alder. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a small triangular shaped mine near the midrib, often several larval mines found in one leaf. Pupates in a whitish cocoon within the mine. |
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