| 49.362 ~ 1227 ~ Pammene giganteana ~ Early Oak Piercer | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species found in Britain as far north as central Scotland. Scarce in Wales and Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2014 at Middletown in the east of the county. This is only the 4th record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 14-16mm. Confusion species Pammene argyrana. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodland, parkland and heathland. Foodplant Oak. Lifestage data Gall feeder. Eggs laid on foodplant. Larva feeds within mine alongside the Hymenoptera larva. Pupates in larval habitation. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 16th March 2014, Middletown |
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