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Stigmella minusculella (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
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Food Plant: Pyrus communis (Pear) Egg: Underside of leaf Mine: June-July, August-September Notes: Initially a long slender gallery, which then widens and the frass remains linear. In thick leaves the frasss may become coiled. The larva is green (as shown) Data: 31.viii.2009, Little Marcle, Herefordshire, VC 36, John Langmaid, Michael Harper Image:© John Langmaid |
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