B&F: 0497

ABH: 37.011

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Scarce

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows

Wingspan:  9-11mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  Case-bearing larvae feed on Elm.

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:  1995, Manning