Coleophora prunifoliae, Doets, 1944

General Information
This species was added to the British list in 1980.

Genital examination is required to reliably seperate this moth from C. coracipennella and C. spinella.

Wingspan: 9-12mm
Foodplant(s): Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa), Dwarf Cherry (Prunus cerasus), Apple (Malus domestica)
Flying: One generation, June-July
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Local

Regional Information

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Similar Species

Coleophora coracipennella

Apple & Plum Case-bearer Coleophora spinella

Coleophora binderella

37.017 (BF0494a) Coleophora prunifoliae, Doets, 1944

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