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49.377 ~ 1237 ~ Pammene germmana ~ Black Piercer
UK Status

Resident. Widespread in England but never common.

Montgomeryshire Status

Recorded from a single site in the west of the county at Commins Coch.

Wingspan :   M & F, 10-14mm.

Confusion species

None.
Flight time & Voltinity (Univoltine)

Habitat

Open woodland and hedgerows.

Foodplant

Plum, possibly oak and hawthorn.

Lifestage data

Fruit feeder. Eggs, oviposition site unknown. Larva feeds inside the fruit. Pupal site unknown.
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Montgomeryshire photos

Photo by PRW, 13th June 2010, Commins Coch