B&F: 0493

ABH: 37.015

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows

Wingspan:  11-15mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  Case-bearing larvae feed principally on Birch, Alder, Elm and Hazel. I have most frequently encountered this species as a larva on Birch.

Confusion Species:  Most members of the Coleophoridae family are notoriously difficult to positively identify as adults unless the recorder is particularly skilled. Best identified either from the larval case/foodplant, or by examination of adult genitalia.

L.O.N.:  Castor, 04.vii.1909

First Record:  1907, Wallis