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Chrysoesthia sexguttella (Thunberg, 1794)
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Food Plant: Chenopodium (Goosefoot), Atriplex (Orache). Mine: July, August - September Pupa: On the ground in detritus Notes: A large, whitish blotch sometimes occupying most or all of the leaf. The frass is mostly ejected from the mine. The larva has a pale head and blackish brown prothoracic plate (as shown). National Status: Local Bradley No: 747 Gelechiid Recording Scheme: https://www.gelechiid.co.uk/species/ant-4 Data: 13.viii.2006, Chorlton, Manchester VC59 Image:© Ben Smart |
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