Coleophora badiipennella, (Duponchel, [1843])

General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Both sexes readily come to light, sometimes in numbers.

Wingspan: 9-11 mm
Foodplant(s): elms (Ulmus spp.)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Habitat

Hedgerows, margins of woods and scrub that contain elm saplings.

Regional Information

Recorded in 54 (20%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in November 2025

Recorded date range (Adult): 22 June to 13 August

Recorded date range (Larva/Leafmine): 24 May to 29 November

Similar Species

Coleophora limosipennella

0497 (ABH37.011) Coleophora badiipennella, (Duponchel, [1843])

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