| 37.048 ~ 0518 ~ Coleophora mayrella ~ Meadow Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from two widely separated sites. Wingspan : M & F, 10.5-12mm. 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 Grassland and roadside verges. Foodplant White clover. Lifestage data Case-bearing/seed miner. Eggs laid on flower. Larva feeds on the ripening seeds, then spins a case from white silk. Pupates within case, attached to the ground. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, 11th June 2007, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, 2nd July 2011, Llanymynech Rocks |
 Photo by AT, 11th July 2016, Derwenlas |
 Photo by AT, 11th July 2016, Derwenlas pic shows antenna structure |
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