Coleophora spinella (Apple & Plum Case-bearer) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Photo © Dave Appleton, 24/07/2012 - Bawdeswell - female: gen. det. J Clifton

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Coleophora spinella

Apple & Plum Case-bearer

(Schrank, 1802)

495 / 37.016

Norfolk status
Open woodland, srub, orchards, gardens and hedgerows.
Most abumdant member of the subgroup.

Confused with several other Coleophorid species (see previous two species). Examination of the genitalia is advisable.
Leaf-mine: early September, then April to late May.

[MBGBI vol3 p218]

Verification Grade Comment: Case: On Hawthorn (Crataegus) and Apple (Malus), otherwise C4

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required.

Recorded in 37 (54%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2019.
Additional Stats

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Determination
	Coleophora spinella (f), Bawdswell, Norfolk, 24-07-12 Slide 1504 (J Clifton) (591x1000)

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Latest 5 Records
Date	#	VC	10k Area
28/07/2019	1	27	TG10 - Wymondham/Cringleford
17/07/2019	1	28	TF62 - King's Lynn/Dersingham
16/07/2019	1	28	TF81 - Castle Acre/Litcham
16/07/2019	2	28	TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
12/07/2019	1	28	TL79 - Methwold/Foulden

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Wingspan:	10-12 mm
Flight:	June and July
Foodplant:	Blackthorn, Apple, Hawthorn
Nat Status:	Common
Verification Grade: Adult: 4 Case: C2

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