UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common throughout Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
A few records from the north-east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 7-9mm.
Confusion species
Many species of Phyllonorycter are extremely similar, great care should
be given when separating these species. It is often impossible to
separate the adults of some species.
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Flight
time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Oak.
Lifestage data
Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a small gallery
which can be an irregular shape less than 14mm long. Pupates in a
tough, white cocoon within the mine. |

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