| 37.08 ~ 0564 ~ Coleophora virgaureae ~ Golden-rod Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Discovered in the east of the county at Dolforwyn Woods Nature Reserve in 2014. Wingspan : M & F 10-13mm. Confusion species Care should be taken as other species of Coleophora can look very similar. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Woodland and grassland. Foodplant Goldenrod and occasionally sea aster. Lifestage data Case-bearing/seed miner. Eggs laid on floret. Larva feeds on seeds making a case in the final instar. Pupates within case. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by DB, 13th Aug 2014, Dolforwyn Woods Confirmed by Gen. Det. |
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