| 16.02 ~ 0441 ~ Paraswammerdamia nebulella ~ Hawthorn Ermine | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread throughout Britain as far north as Wester Ross. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from scattered sites throughout the northern half of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 11-14mm. Confusion species Other species of Swammerdamia group are very similar, care should be taken. The larval mine may help with identification. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Hawthorn, blackthorn and rose spp. Lifestage data Leaf miner/web forming. Eggs laid on the foodplant. Larva first mines the leaf, then feed gregariously two or three to a web. Pupates in a white cocoon spun to a twig or leaves. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 2nd July 2009, Llanfyllin |
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