Coleophoridae

0559 (ABH37.093) Coleophora peribenanderi, Toll, 1943

KR02786

Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths
 pre-2000
 2000-2009
 2010-2019
 2020-onwards
Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths


General Information

The larvae live and feed in a movable case.


Wingspan: 12.5-15 mm.
Foodplant(s): thistles (Carduus spp.)
Flying: Two overlapping generations, June-August
National status: Common

Habitat

Rough grassland, wasteland, roadside verges, woodland rides.

Regional Information

Recorded in 33 (12.2%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 21 May to 03 September

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 12 August to 25 October

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Earith
Earith
 Photo © David Griffiths