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4.058 Stigmella
basiguttella (Heinemann, 1862)
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Food Plant: Quercus (Oak) Egg: Upper side of leaf Mine: June - July, September - October Notes: The gallery is long and sinuous, filled with greenish frass. The larva is green. The initial mine is greenish/brown and becomes more visible as it ages and goes browner. An old mine, with brown frass is shown. Data: Lancashire Image:© Ian Kimber |
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