| 15.053 ~ 0332a ~ Phyllonorycter leucographella ~ Firethorn Leaf Minor | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and generally common throughout Britain as far as north Yorkshire. Montgomeryshire Status A few records from the 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. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine+)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Pyracantha and rosaceous spp. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on leaf. Larva forms a blotch in the centre of the leaf. Pupates in a cocoon formed within the mine. |
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