UK Status
Resident. Widespread and common in southern England, spreading
northwards.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recent increase of records from the east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 8mm.
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
Mainly horse chestnut spp.
Lifestage data
Leaf miner. Eggs laid on leaves. Larva mines a blotch and feeds within.
Pupates inside the blotch. |
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