| 49.304 ~ 1207 ~ Clavigesta purdeyi ~ Pine Leaf-mining Moth | ||
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UK Status Resident. A fairly common species found in England and Wales, but more local in the north. Montgomeryshire Status Discovered at Llanymynech Rocks in the north-east of the county in 2012. Wingspan : M & F 9-11mm. Confusion species None. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Coniferous woodland. Foodplant Scots pine, Corsican pine. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva mines the needles, overwinters and continues to mine the following spring. Pupates in a loosely spun cocoon amongst the needles. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DAG, 10th Aug 2012, Llanymynech |
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