| 2.004 ~ 0009 ~ Eriocrania sparrmannella ~ Mottled Purple | ||
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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 |
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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