Coleophoridae

0546 (ABH37.041) Coleophora genistae, Stainton, 1857

KR02564

 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards

General Information

Larvae have a distinctive case which resembles a spike of grass.


Wingspan: 12-14mm
Foodplant(s): Petty Whin (Genista anglica)
Flying: One generation, July-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Rough grassland , damp heaths and moors.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Huntingdonshire.

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