B&F: 0512

ABH: 37.030

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows

Wingspan:  8-12mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  Case-bearing larvae feed on Birch, Alder, Hazel & Hornbeam.

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.:  Geddington Chase, 09.viii.1908

First Record:  1908, Wallis.