Coleophoridae

0525 (ABH37.100) Coleophora solitariella, Zeller, 1849

KR02811

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


General Information

The larvae mines the leaves of the food plant producing a movable case in which they live and feed.


Wingspan: 10-13mm
Foodplant(s): Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea), Sea Campion (Silene uniflora)
Flying: One generation, June-July

Habitat

Shady places such as hedgerows and open woodland.

Regional Information

Recorded in 1 (0.4%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in July 1992

Recorded date range (Adult): 24 June to 16 July

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 Photo © David Griffiths