| 4.015 ~ 0092 ~ Stigmella anomalella ~ Rose Leaf Miner | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Scattered records, mainly in the eastern half of 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 is found. Foodplant Wild and cultivated species of rose. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are generally laid on the underside of the leaf. Larva forms a long sinuous gallery. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 29th August 2012, Middletown |
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