| 37.102 ~ 0563 ~ Coleophora argentula ~ Yarrow Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally abundant in southern England and Wales, also found in Central Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Discovered in the east of the county at Lower Snead in 2013. Wingspan : M & F 9.5-13mm. Confusion species Care should be taken as other species of Coleophora can look very similar. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Yarrow and sneezewort. Lifestage data Case-bearing. Eggs laid on the flower. Larva feeds on withering flowers and seed heads. Pupates inside the case. |
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