| 10.001 ~ 0123 ~ Tischeria ekebladella ~ Oak Carl | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from scattered sites from across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 8-11mm. Confusion species This species is not easily distinguished from others. A good way of separating it is to examine the leaf-mine in the foodplant. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the upperside of the leaf. Larva forms a flat whitish blotch, often several in a leaf. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 22nd Oct 2013, Middletown Leaf mine on oak |
 Photo by PRW, 22nd June 2020, Commins Coch |
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