| 0905 ~ Blastodacna hellerella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles as far north as Aberdeenshire. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded in the west of the county at Commins Coch in 2006, and in the east of the county at Llanfyllin in 2010. Wingspan : M & F, 10-11mm. Confusion species B. atra. |
Flight
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(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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 Photo by MDH, 6th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by MDH, 6th July 2010, Llanfyllin |
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