| 4.002 ~ 0116 ~ Stigmella lapponica ~ Drab Birch Pigmy | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status A few scattered records from across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 5-7mm. 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
(Univoltine+)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Birch. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the underside of the leaf. Larva forms a long narrow gallery which tends to be angular. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 31st Aug 2019, Wern Claypits Leaf mine on Birch |
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