UK Status
Resident. Local throughout Britain as far north as Moray in Scotland.
Montgomeryshire Status
Just two fairly recent records from the north of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 10-13mm.
Confusion species
Eriocrania salopiella
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Many habitats with birch.
Foodplant
Birch.
Lifestage data
Leaf-miner. Forms a blotch starting at the midrib of the leaf. 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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