B&F: 0494

ABH: 37.014

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows

Wingspan:  9-12mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  Case-bearing larvae feed principally on Blackthorn, Apple, Cherry and Hawthorn.

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.:  N/A

First Record:  1993, Manning