Coleophoridae

0577 (ABH37.090) Coleophora artemisicolella, Bruand, [1855]

KR02748

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 form a case which closely resembles a seedhead of the foodplant.


Wingspan: 11-13mm
Foodplant(s): Mugwort (Artemesia vulgaris)
Flying: One generation, July

Habitat

Waste ground, rough grassland, roadside verges.

Regional Information

Recorded in 7 (2.6%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 2021

Recorded date range (Adult): 03 June to 02 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 22 October to 22 October