The Moths and Butterflies of Huntingdonshire

General Information
This is one of the four similar metallic bronzy-green Coleophora species.
Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes come to light.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 10.5-12.5 mm
Foodplant(s): Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Grassy places where foodplant grows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 8 (3%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 17 May to 07 September

Similar Species

Earith

Photo © David Griffiths

Small Clover Case-bearer Coleophora alcyonipennella

Clover Case-bearer Coleophora frischella

Earith

Coleophora mayrella

0519 (ABH37.046) Coleophora deauratella, Lienig & Zeller, 1846

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