Status Local. Adult moth rarely seen. Margins of woods, hedgerows containing elm saplings.
Leaf-mine: Larva produce a distinctive larval case in its later stages with a noticeably serrated upper edge. Case similar to Coleophora badiipennella but much larger (9-11.5mm)
[MBGBI vol3 p224]  | Determination by Genitalia Examination Required | |
Recorded in 24 (32%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |