| 10.003 ~ 0125 ~ Coptotriche marginea ~ Bordered Carl | ||
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UK Status Resident. Common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Scattered records mainly from the eastern side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 7-8mm. 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
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Bramble. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs are laid on the upperside of the leaf. Larva forms a curved white gallery which leads to a broader pale brown blotch. (Mines of some species are similar, care is required with identification). |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MW, 17th Feb 2014, Cors Dyfi |
 Photo by MDH, 31st May 2020, Llanfyllin |
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