| 14.013 ~ 0276 ~ Bucculatrix demaryella ~ Birch Bent-wing | ||
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UK Status Resident. Found throughout the British Isles but more common in the western counties. Montgomeryshire Status A couple of records. Wingspan : M & F, 8-9mm. Confusion species B. ulmella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Open woodland, moorland, heathland and boggy areas. Foodplant Birch, hazel and sweet chestnut. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva mines narrow contorted gallery then straighter, later eating a window on either side of leaf. Pupates in a cocoon spun amongst detritus. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 3rd July 2017, Bryn yr Ysbyty Confirmed by gen. det. |
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