| 2.001 ~ 0006 ~ Dyseriocrania subpurpurella ~ Common Oak Purple | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Common and recorded throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 9-14mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Oak woodland. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Leaf-miner. Forms a blotch on the leaf commencing at the edge. Pupa formed in a tough silken cocoon under the soil. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 17th Apr 2009, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 10th Apr 2011, Llanfyllin |
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