| 0315 ~ Phyllonorycter harrisella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout Britain. Montgomeryshire Status Scattered records from across 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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(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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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 22nd Aug 2009, Llanfyllin |
 Photo by DB, 15th Sept 2011, Middletown Leaf mine on oak. |
 Photo by DB, 15th Sept 2011, Middletown Leaf mine on oak. |