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357 Phyllonorycter stettinensis (Nicelli, 1852)
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the cocoon is white

 

Food Plant: Alnus (Alder)

Mine: July, October

Notes: The mine is upper side, oval, over midrib or side-vein - the upper epidermis flimsy with one strong crease. The pupa is formed in a white cocoon (as shown).

Data: 21.ii.2005, Fleet, Hants,VC12

Image:© Rob Edmunds

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