| 37.055 ~ 0541 ~ Coleophora pyrrhulipennella ~ Ling Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common in Britain as far north as Loch Ness. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a single site in the west of the county, Commins Coch. Wingspan : M & F, 11-14.5mm. 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 Heaths, moors and bogs. Foodplant Ling or bell heather. Lifestage data Case-bearing. Eggs laid near leaf base. Larva first grazes the leaf, then constructs a case using its empty ovum, feeding continues in the same manner. Pupates within case, attached to a stem pointing upwards. |
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