B&F: 0533

ABH: 37.049

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Common

Primary Habitat:  Woodland, Hedgerows

Wingspan:  12-16mm

Flight Period:  June - July

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

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, Castor, etc. 06-28 July 1909

First Record:  1907, Wallis