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4.023 ~ 0108 ~ Stigmella crataegella ~ Common Thorn Pigmy
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