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0358 ~ Phyllonorycter froelichiella 
UK Status

Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout Britain.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded from a single site in the west of the county, Commins Coch in 2009.

Wingspan :   M & F, 9-10mm.

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 (Univoltine?)


Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.

Foodplant

Alder.

Lifestage data

Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a large mine, 25mm from the midrib to the edge of the leaf. Pupates in an off white cocoon within the mine.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 31st Aug 2009, Commins Coch