UK Status
Chiefly occurs in the south and south-east of England.
Montgomeryshire Status
First recorded at Aberbechan in the east of the county in 2020.
Wingspan
:
M & F 5-8mm
Confusion species
Care should be taken, as this species is very similar some others.
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Flight time
& Voltinity
(Bivoltine+)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Field Maple.
Lifestage data
Leaf miner. Eggs laid on the wing of the seed. Larva forms an irregular
gallery into the seed. Pupa: Cocoon pinkish brown. |
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