| 2.006 ~ 0011 ~ Eriocrania cicatricella ~ Washed Purple | ||
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UK Status Generally well distributed throughout much of mainland Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded at Middletown Hill in the east of the county in 2020. Wingspan : M & F 9-13mm Confusion species Eriocrania chrysolepidella, |
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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 CBo, 6th May 2020, Middletown Leaf mine on birch |
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