| 4.06 ~ 0084 ~ Stigmella ruficapitella ~ Red-headed Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and probably common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Scattered records from across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 4.5-5.75mm. 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 Oak. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the upperside of the leaf. Larva forms a slender gallery which widens markedly. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 29th Aug 2013, Middletown Leaf mine on oak |
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