Coleophoridae
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Immature stages

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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 40 (58%) of 69 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2020.
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#VC10k Area
23/07/2020128TF81 - Castle Acre/Litcham
17/07/2020128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
13/07/2020128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
04/07/2020128TL79 - Methwold/Foulden
03/07/2020128TF92 - Fakenham/Ryburgh
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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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