| 35.109 ~ 0822 ~ Scrobipalpa acuminatella ~ Pointed Groundling | ||
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UK Status Resident. A common and widespread species found throughout Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2012 at Middletown in the east of the county. This was only the seventh record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 10-14mm. Confusion species Other species of Scrobipalpa. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Rough meadows, parkland, wasteland, fens and downland. Foodplant Thistles. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds in the lower leaves making a brownish branched mine which can sometimes form into a blotch. Pupates in the leaf litter on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 4th June 2012, Middletown Confirmed by gen det (ANG) |
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