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Coleophora albicosta
Gorse Case-bearer

(Haworth, 1828)544 / 37.063

Norfolk status
Common.
Rough grassland and heathland where foodplant found.
Characteristic whitish streak along the costa (re scientific name)
Flying by day, but also sometimes coming to light.
Larva feeds within seedpods of Gorse, living and feeding in a movable case.

[MBGBI vol3 p281]

Recorded in 38 (51%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
02/06/2024128TF63Dersingham
02/06/2024128TF62Sandringham
01/06/2024127TG21Norwich (Catton)
26/05/2024128TF63Dersingham
26/05/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
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Wingspan: 13-15mm
Flight: mid-May to mid-July
Foodplant:   Gorse
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Case: C1
 Immature Adult   [Show Flight Times]

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