Status
Widespread.
Distributed mainly in the south-east of England.
Larva mines leaves of Oak, subsequently living in a movable pistol-case.
Due to name changes, records has been thoroughly confused with C. betulella in the past.
[MBGBI vol3 p265]  | Determination by Genitalia Examination Required | |
| Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required. | |
Recorded in 27 (36%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1988.
Last Recorded in 2023. |