B&F: 0560

ABH: 37.106

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Grassland, Wasteground, Roadside verges, Woodland rides

Wingspan:  10-13mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations:  Case-bearing larvae feed on Thistle (Cirsium) and Knapweed. They are probably best looked for in the larval stage, during late April and early May, as the feeding damage is extremely obvious at that time of year (see image).

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:  1989, Langmaid