| 2.003 ~ 0008 ~ Eriocrania unimaculella ~ White-spot Purple | ||
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UK Status Well distributed and relatively common over much of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded at Lake Vyrnwy in the north of the county in 2020. Wingspan : M & F 9-11mm Confusion species None. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Birch. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid in a leaf bud. Larva forms a blotch. Pupa: In the soil in a tough cocoon. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by GBC, 2nd May 2020, Lake Vyrnwy Leaf mine on birch |
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