| 39.001 ~ 0905 ~ Blastodacna hellerella ~ Hawthorn Cosmet | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles as far north as Aberdeenshire. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded mainly from the north-east of the county, quite uncommon. Wingspan : M & F, 10-11mm. Confusion species B. atra. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found. Foodplant Hawthorn. Lifestage data Fruit miner. Eggs probably laid on young berries. Larva mines into the fruit feeding within. Pupates in a double cocoon in rotten wood or the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 6th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 6th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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