| 15.046 ~ 0326 ~ Phyllonorycter blancardella ~ Brown Apple Midget | ||
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UK Status Resident. A common species in England an Wales, less common in southern Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status First discovered in the north-east of the county at Middletown in 2011. Wingspan : M & F, 6-8.5mm. 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
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Apple. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on underside of leaves. Larva mines between two veins forming very distinct creases. Pupates within the mine in a white, silk lined chamber. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 16th Oct 2011, Middletown |
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