Coleophoridae
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  Immature stages

Coleophora argentula
563 Yarrow Case-bearer
(Stephens, 1834)
Norfolk status
Flies at sunrise, evening and at night.
widespread and locally abundant in S England.
Leaf-mine: September to October.
Larva feeds on seeds and withering flowers.

[MBGBI vol3 p303]

Recorded in 12 (17%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2012.

 

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10k Area
18/11/2012328TL88 - Thetford
21/10/2012+28TF74 - Holme/Titchwell
09/12/2011+28TF50 - Upwell/Marshland
01/10/2010228TF50 - Upwell/Marshland
24/07/2004+27TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
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Wingspan: 9.5-13 mm
Season: July and August
Foodplant:   Yarrow or Sneezewort
Nat Status: Common
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