| 37.044 ~ 0547 ~ Coleophora discordella ~ Lotus Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Found from a few scattered sites across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 11-12.5mm. 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 Wide range of habitats. Foodplant Common or greater bird's-foot trefoil. Lifestage data Case-bearing/leaf miner. Eggs laid under leaf. Larva mines gallery ending in a blotch from which it forms a case, the case is enlarged as the larva grows. Pupates within case, attached to foodplant. |
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