Coleophoridae

37.029 (BF0511) Coleophora orbitella, Zeller, 1849

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General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a larva.

Wingspan: 10-14mm
Foodplant(s): birches (Betula spp.), Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Flying: One generation, May-June
UK Presence: Resident
National status: Nationally Scarce B

Habitat

Strands of mature birch on heathland and alder carr.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

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Coleophora gryphipennella
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Nationally Scarce B