| 6.004 ~ 0156 ~ Heliozela resplendella ~ Alder Lift | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common through Britain as far north as Perthshire. Montgomeryshire Status A few well scattered records from across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 5-7mm. Confusion species Care should be taken, other species of Heliozela are very similar. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine?)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Alder. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on young leaves. Larva mines from midrib and along a lateral rib, finally a broad gallery from which it builds a case, this is carried to the ground where it is attached. Pupa formed inside case. |
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