| 8.003 ~ 0131 ~ Incurvaria oehlmanniella ~ Common Leaf-cutter | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species throughout Britain, with quite a patchy distribution. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded infrequently from the western side of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 12-15mm. Confusion species Incurvaria masculella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Bilberry, dogwood and Prunus sp. Lifestage data Leaf miner/Case-bearing. Eggs laid on leaf. Larva forms a blotch near the leaf tip, a case is formed which falls to ground. Larva continue to feed, case is attached to ground where pupation takes place. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by AT, 3rd June 2011, Derwenlas |
 Photo by AT, 3rd June 2011, Derwenlas |
 Photo by PRW, 26th May 2012, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 26th May 2012, Commins Coch |
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