UK Status
Resident. Widespread throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
The most commonly seen Micropterix species in the county, can be abundant, but still generally
overlooked.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 7-10mm.
Confusion species
Forms of Micropterix aruncella.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Damp parts of woodland rides and clearings.
Foodplant
Unknown.
Lifestage data
Leaf miner. Larva Unknown. Pupa formed in a tough silken cocoon. (Mines
of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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