| 38.003 ~ 0592 ~ Stephensia brunnichella ~ Basil Dwarf | ||
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UK Status Resident. Mainly found in England, less common in Wales. Montgomeryshire Status Leaf mines first found at Llanymynech Rocks in the north-east of the county in 2019. Wingspan : M & F, 8-9mm. Confusion species Care should be taken, as this species is very similar some other related species. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Calcareous deciduous woodland. Foodplant Wild basil. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid by midrib of leaf. Larva first forms a narrow mine & later a large blotch. Pupates: in leaf or ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MGB, 28th July 2019, Llanymynech pic shows leafmine on wild basil |
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