| 15.052 ~ 0332 ~ Phyllonorycter corylifoliella ~ Hawthorn Midget | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Just a handful of records, all from the extreme east of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 8-9mm. 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
(Bivoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Apple, pear, rowan, hawthorn, whitebeam and birch . Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on upperside of leaf. Larva forms a very short mine leading to a blotch. Pupates in an off white silken cocoon formed within the mine. |
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