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81 Stigmella hemargyrella (Kollar, 1832)
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the frass is coiled in the central part of the mine

Food Plant: Fagus (Beech)

Egg: Either leaf surface

Mine: June, August - early September

Notes: A gallery, with coiled frass in central part. The larva is whitish-yellow, head pale brown (as shown).

Data: 13.x.20.05, Olney Lane End, Yardley Chase, Northants, VC32

Image:© David Manning

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