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.
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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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