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Coleophora argentula  
         
 

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