| 20.018 ~ 0417 ~ Argyresthia spinosella ~ Blackthorn Argent | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common in Britain as far north as the Caledonian Canal. Montgomeryshire Status Found at scattered sites throughout the county. Wingspan : M & F, 9-11mm. Confusion species A. conjugella and A. semifusca. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Blackthorn. Lifestage data Shoot miner. Eggs laid on the foodplant. Larva feed inside flowering shoots. Pupates in a fragile cocoon on the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 5th June 2010, Llanfyllin |
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