| 0504 ~ Coleophora lusciniaepennella | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from a single site in the north of the county, Lake Vyrnwy 2007. Wingspan : M & F, 10-13.5mm. Confusion species It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some cases differences can be seen in various life stages. |
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(Univoltine)  Habitat Bogs, fens and wet areas. Foodplant Willow, sallow, and bog myrtle. Lifestage data Case-bearing/leaf miner. Eggs laid on leaf. Larva makes a mine and forms a case which is enlarged as the larva grows. Pupates within case, attached to a twig or the upper surface of a leaf. |
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