| 37.099 ~ 0553 ~ Coleophora striatipennella ~ Hedge Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and common throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status Recorded from two sites in the west of the county. Wingspan : M & F, 11-13mm. 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 Lesser stitchwort, common stitchwort and common mouse-ear. 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, near the ground. |
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