B&F: 0563
ABH: 37.102
Status: Resident
Distribution/Abundance:
Local
Primary Habitat:
Grassland, Wasteground, Roadside verges
Wingspan: 9-13mm
Flight Period: June
- July
Observations: Case-bearing
larvae feed on seedheads of Yarrow and Sneezewort.
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: 1988,
Emmet
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