UK Status
Resident. A local species in the southern half of Britain, found in
ancient woodland containing lime.
Montgomeryshire Status
Discovered in the north of the county at Breidden Hill in 2016 - only
the 6th record for north Wales.
Wingspan
:
M & F 6-8mm.
Confusion species
A fairly distinctive species.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Ancient woodland and rides containing the foodplant.
Foodplant
Small-leaved and common lime
Lifestage data
Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms irregular mine
then a small blotch. Pupates in the leaf litter. |
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