UK Status
Resident. Widespread but local throughout the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status
This species was first recorded in 2014 at Middletown in the east of
the county.
Wingspan
:
M & F 10.5-12.5mm.
Confusion species
Care should be taken as other species of Coleophora can look very
similar.
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Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)
Habitat
Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant
Oak.
Lifestage data
Case-bearing/leaf miner. Eggs laid on leaf. Larva forms case, mines
small circular holes. Pupates within case, on leaf. |
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