| 49.365 ~ 1229 ~ Pammene albuginana ~ Blotched Piercer | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species found in scattered sites throughout Britain, very local in Wales. Montgomeryshire Status First found in the east of the county in 2014 at Dolforwyn Woods Nature Reserve. Only the 3rd record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 9-13mm. Confusion species Pammene argyrana, P. suspectana, P. agnotana, P. ignorata and P. obscurana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Oak woodland. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Gall feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within mine alongside the Hymenoptera larva. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 20th June 2014, Dolforwyn Woods |
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