Status Common. Open woodland, scrub, orchards, gardens and hedgerows. Most abundant member of the subgroup.
Similar to several other Coleophorid species. Examination of the genitalia is required.
Leaf-mine: early September, then April to late May.
[MBGBI vol3 p218] | Determination by Genitalia Examination Required | |
| Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum and gen. det. of bred moth is
required. | |
Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |