This is one of several very similar Coleophora species which can only reliably be distinguished by genital dissection.

The adults have a metallic bronzy-green/purple sheen at the apex of forewing.

Although both this species and C. frischella are on the British list, C. frischella has only been recorded a handful of times from the west of Britain.

Rough grass and roadside verges.

Recorded in 42 (15.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in September 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 15 May to 30 September