| 21.004 ~ 0254 ~ Leucoptera laburnella ~ Laburnum leaf miner | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common throughout the British Isles as far north as southern Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2010 from Llanfyllin in the north of the county. Since which a further record from the east has also been added. Wingspan : M & F, 7-9mm. Confusion species L. wailesella and L. spartifoliella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Mainly an urban species. Foodplant Laburnum, dyer's greenweed and garden lupin. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva first mines a brown blotch, then an irregular short gallery. Pupates in a fragile cocoon on the underside of a leaf of the foodplant. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 15th May 2010, Llanfyllin (Confirmed by Gen Det) |
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