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Coleophora striatipennella
Nylander, 1848553 / 37.099

Fairly Common resident.

Stellaria graminea, Cerastim fontanum, with larva feeding on seedheads from July to September, in an ochreous-white, tubular case.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

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

Recorded in 48 (34%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1908.
Last Recorded in 2023.
(Data up to end 2023)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 11-13mm
Flight: mid-May to mid-August
Foodplant:   Lesser Stitchwort
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2023)
Date#VC10k Area
05/08/20231VC40 - ShropshireSJ22 -
27/07/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO74
16/07/20236VC40 - ShropshireSJ32 -
17/06/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSO66
17/06/20231VC40 - ShropshireSO79
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