B&F: 0547

ABH: 37.044

Status:  Resident

Distribution/Abundance:  Rare

Primary Habitat:  Grassland

Wingspan:  11-13mm

Flight Period:  July - August

Observations:  Case-bearing larvae feed on Bird's-foot Trefoil. There are relatively few records of this species, possibly under-recorded, as it rarely appears in garden light traps. The species is relatively common in the southern half of Britain.

Confusion Species:  Most members of the Coleophoridae family are notoriously difficult to positively identify as adults unless the recorder is particularly skilled. Best identified either from the larval case/foodplant, or by examination of adult genitalia.

L.O.N.:  N/A

First Record:  1989, Langmaid