| 19.014 ~ 0476 ~ Acrolepia autumnitella ~ Bittersweet Fanner | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species found in the southern half of Britain, but spreading north and west. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2012 at Middletown in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 11-13mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Bittersweet, deadly nightshade and tomatoes. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on leaf . Larva mines leaf making a transparent blotch. Pupates in an open network cocoon in the detritus on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 25th Feb 2012, Middletown |
 Photo by SOS, 8th Dec 2013, Guilsfield |
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