| 4.023 ~ 0108 ~ Stigmella crataegella ~ Common Thorn Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Very common and widespread throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Scattered records, mainly in 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
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Hawthorn. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a slender gallery which broadens abruptly doubling back on itself several times. (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 hawthorn |
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