B&F: 0516

ABH: 37.033

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Local

Primary Habitat:  Wasteground, Grassland

Wingspan:  15-20mm

Flight Period:  June - July

Observations:  Case-bearing larvae feed on the seeds of Melilot. Adults fly by day but also attrracted to light.

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:  1984, Howton