| 15.04 ~ 0321 ~ Phyllonorycter messaniella ~ Garden Midget | ||
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UK Status Resident. Found commonly throughout the southern half of the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Infrequently recorded. 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. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Continuous)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Oak, hornbeam, sweet chestnut and beech. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms a gallery which can be between 19 to 14mm long. Pupates in a flimsy cocoon formed at one side of the mine. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by GBC, 18th Oct 2015, Lake Vyrnwy |
 Photo by DB, 2nd Oct 2014, Commins Coch |
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