| 37.063 ~ 0544 ~ Coleophora albicosta ~ Gorse Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Although recorded from just two sites, this species is likely to be common, probably under-recorded. Wingspan : M & F, 12-15.5mm. Confusion species It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some cases differences can be seen in various life stages. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Grassland, downs and heaths. Foodplant Gorse. Lifestage data Case-bearing/seed miner. Eggs laid on flower. Larva first mines seedpod, then constructs a case, mining continues leaving holes in seeds. Pupates within case, attached to a dead gorse flower. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by PRW, Commins Coch |
 Photo by PRW, Commins Coch |
 Photo by MDH, 5th June 2010, Llanfyllin |