| 2.005 ~ 0010 ~ Eriocrania salopiella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Very local through the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A mine was recorded in 2010 for the first time at Lake Vyrnwy. Wingspan : M & F, 9-12mm. Confusion species Eriocrania sparrmannella |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Many habitats with birch. Foodplant Birch. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on leaf. Larva first mines a linear mine near the midrib which then forms into a blotch. Pupates in a tough cocoon in the soil. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by AMB, 11th June 2010, Lake Vyrnwy |
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