UK Status
Resident. A local species found in the southern half of Britain.
Montgomeryshire Status
Recorded from several sites, mainly in the east of the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F, 18-23mm.
Confusion species
None.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Ash.
Lifestage data
Bark miner. Eggs laid on bark. Larva feed under the bark forming
galleries infesting certain trees which are eventually killed, the
colony then move to a neighbouring tree. Pupates in a white silken
cocoon under the bark. |
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