| 37.09 ~ 0577 ~ Coleophora artemisicolella ~ Mugwort Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species found in southern and eastern England and a scattered distribution in northern England and north Wales Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2015 at Middletown in the far north-east of the county. 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 Found on wasteland, rough grassland and roadside verges. Foodplant Mugwort. Lifestage data Case-bearing. Eggs laid on flower. Larva forms a case and feeds on seeds. Pupates in case attached to a stem of the foodplant. |
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