Norfolk status Local. The adult moth can be identified on patterning, primarily a discal spot, and often other smaller spots. If any doubt then dissection required.
Larva living and feeding in a movable case, spends the winter in a silken tube buried in mud.
[MBGBI vol3 p330]
Verification Grade Comment: Adult: If photo, stigma on forewing must be clearly visible and 1st abdominal segment shown to lack C. clypeiferella feature. Case: Feeds in case for only a few days
Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required.
Recorded in 20 (27%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1971. Last Recorded in 2023. Additional Stats
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