| 0421 ~ Argyresthia bonnetella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and very common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded on just four occasions. Almost certainly overlooked. Wingspan : M & F, 9-11mm. Confusion species A. pruniella. |
Flight
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found, but especially on downland. Foodplant Hawthorn. Lifestage data Shoot miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva overwinters in a spinning, then mines a terminal shoot in the spring. Pupates in a rough cocoon on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 7th Aug 2010, Lake Vyrnwy |
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