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Stigmella luteella (Stainton, 1857)
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Food Plant: Betula (Birch Egg: Underside of leaf Mine: August - November Notes: Mine much contorted at the start, sides of mine scalloped, scallops are usually free of frass (compare with S.betulicola where the sides of the mine are usually parallel). The larva is yellow, gut-line green (as shown). Data: 14.x.2005, Loch Naver, VC108 Image:© Duncan Williams |
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