| 37.032 ~ 0515 ~ Coleophora albitarsella ~ White-legged Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common, found throughout England and Wales, being more scarce in the north. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a few sites in the north of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 10.5-13mm. Confusion species It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some cases differences can be seen in various life stages. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat A wide range of habitats. Foodplant Ribbed melilot and tall melilot. Lifestage data Case-bearing/seed miner. Eggs laid on flower. Larva first eats out seeds, then forms a case from seed membrane. This is done with a series of individual seeds. Pupates within case, attached to the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Image © I F Smith, May 2005, Asterly Rocks. Illustrates diagnostic features. |
 Image © I F Smith, May 2005, Asterly Rocks. Illustrates larval mine. |
 Image © I F Smith, May 2005, Asterly Rocks. Illustrates larval case. |