| 37.014 ~ 0494 ~ Coleophora coracipennella ~ Blackthorn Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Found in scattered colonies throughout much of Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in the east of the county at Middletown in 2012. This was only the fourth record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F 8.5-11.5mm. Confusion species Care should be taken as other species of Coleophora can look very similar. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodland, scrub and gardens. Foodplant Hawthorn, apples, plum and Blackthorn. Lifestage data Leaf miner. Eggs laid on leaf . Larva first forms a blotch mine and later a case. Pupates in the case attached to the upper surface of a leaf. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 27th July 2012, Middletown Confirmed by gen det (ANG) |
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