| 4.042 ~ 0067 ~ Stigmella plagicolella ~ Scrubland Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles except Scotland where it is virtually absent. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded mainly from the eastern side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 4-5mm. Confusion species Many species of Stigmella are similar. A good way of separating them is to examine the type of leaf-mine in the foodplant. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant grows. Foodplant Blackthorn and other wild species of Prunus. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a long sinuous gallery then abruptly into a blotch. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 13th Sept 2011, Middletown Pic shows mine on prunus |
 Photo by DB, 13th Sept 2011, Middletown Pic shows mine on prunus |
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