| 37.049 ~ 0533 ~ Coleophora anatipennella ~ Pistol Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Locally common in the southern half of England and Wales. Montgomeryshire Status First recorded in 2010 at Cors Dyfi nature reserve in the west of the county. This was only the fourth record for north Wales. Wingspan : M & F, 12.5-17mm. Confusion species C. albidella |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever foodplant is found, but especially near the sea. Foodplant Rosaceous trees. Lifestage data Leaf miner/case-bearing. Eggs laid on underside of leaf. Larva forms case and feeds by making a series of minute mines which can pepper a leaf. Pupates attached to upper surface of leaf. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PB, 21st June 2010, Morben Isaf |
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