| 4.034 ~ 0077 ~ Stigmella tityrella ~ Small Beech Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common in Britain as far north as the Scottish Highlands where it is more scarce. Montgomeryshire Status Very scattered records from around the county. Wingspan : M & F, 5-6mm. 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 Beech. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on underside of the leaf. Larva forms a narrow gallery which soon develops into a series of 'S' turns between the veins. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 1st Nov 2013, Commins Coch Leaf mine on beech |
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