| 2.007 ~ 0013 ~ Eriocrania semipurpurella ~ Early Purple | ||
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UK Status Resident. Fairly widespread and common throughout Britain. Montgomeryshire Status A single record (2006) coming from Commins Coch in the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 10-16mm. Confusion species Eriocrania sangii. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Many habitats with birch. Foodplant Birch. Lifestage data Leaf-miner. Forms a blotch on 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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