UK Status 
 
Resident. Widespread and common throughout the
British Isles. 
 
Montgomeryshire Status
  
Fairly common. Recorded from sites across the county. 
 
Wingspan
:
  M & F, 7-8.5mm. 
 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. 
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine) 
 Habitat
  
Wherever the foodplant is found. 
 Foodplant
  
Hazel. 
 Lifestage data
  
Leaf miner. Eggs laid on upperside of leaf. Larva forms a circular
whitish blotch, often several mines found in one leaf. Pupates in a
silk lined chamber at one end of the mine. | 
 
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