| 4.059 ~ 0087 ~ Stigmella svenssoni ~ Orange-headed Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and uncommon. Montgomeryshire Status Two records in the county, the last at Llanidloes in 1990. Wingspan : M & F, 6-7mm. 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
(Unknown)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the underside of the leaf. Larva forms an irregular gallery. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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