| 37.04 ~ 0524 ~ Coleophora lithargyrinella ~ Sandy Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local but widespread species found throughout Britain. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2010 at Llanfyllin in the north of the county. This was only the 9th record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F, 11-13.5mm. Confusion species C. solitariella. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Open woodland, hedgerows, coastal cliffs. Foodplant Mainly greater stitchwort & sea campion. Lifestage data Leaf miner/case-bearing. Eggs laid on leaf. Larva forms blotch mine, then case from which it feeds. Pupates in the case attached low to stem of foodplant. |
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