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Coleophora argentula
Yarrow Case-bearer

(Stephens, 1834)563 / 37.102

Norfolk status
Flies at sunrise, evening and at night.
widespread and locally abundant in S England.
Leaf-mine: September to October.
Larva feeds on seeds and withering flowers.

[MBGBI vol3 p303]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Recorded in 45 (61%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
Coleophora argentulla, Bawdswell, Norfolk, Slide 1583 (J Clifton)
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
18/02/2025227TM29Hempnall
09/02/2025228TM08South Lopham
18/01/2025128TM08East Harling
30/11/2024527TG12Saxthorpe
15/11/2024127TM19Flordon
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Wingspan: 9.5-13 mm
Flight: July and August
Foodplant:   Yarrow or Sneezewort
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C1
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