Larch Case-bearer (Coleophora laricella, (Hübner, [1817]))

General Information
When occurring in large numbers, entire trees can be damaged, the needles turning pale as the larvae eat them from within.

Wingspan: 8-11mm
Foodplant(s): European Larch (Larix decidua)
Flying: One generation, June-July
National status: Common

Regional Information

Recorded in 5 (1.9%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in June 2023

Recorded date range (Adult): 26 May to 11 July

Similar Species

Coleophora juncicolella

0526 (ABH37.066) Larch Case-bearer Coleophora laricella, (Hübner, [1817])

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