| 15.079 ~ 0357 ~ Phyllonorycter stettinensis ~ Small Alder Midget | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common in England and Wales. In Scotland it is found in a few western counties. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a few sites across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 6.5-7.5mm. 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 Alder. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on upperside of leaf. Larva forms a small oval mine usually situated over the midrib. Pupates in a tough cocoon within the mine. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 18th July 2011, Middletown |
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