| 16.014 ~ 0436 ~ Pseudoswammerdamia combinella ~ Copper-tipped Ermine | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status In recent years it has only been recorded from the north-east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 13-16mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Blackthorn. Lifestage data Leaf miner/web forming. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva first mines the leaf making a white blotch, later feeding externally, in a web gregariously. Pupates in a white cocoon under the web. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 9th May 2008, Rhos-y-brithdir |
 Photo by PRW, 9th May 2008, Rhos-y-brithdir |
 Photo by MDH, 4th May 2010, Llanfyllin |