37.004 BF489  -  Coleophoridae - Coleophora albella - Ragged-Robin Case-bearer Adult Micro:  CAT 3 - Very Rare/Scarce/Migrant/Adventive - confusion with leaf mines       Larval Case:  C2 - Photo or specimen of larval case/plant required -       PDF Icon - click for General Verification Guidelines  |   PDF Icon - click for Specific Verification Guidelines
Black - Uncertain/Unknown - Insufficient Data        purple - Leaf Miner
Taxonomy:   Micro  >> . >>  Coleophoridae
** This moth species page is currently incomplete **
Other Name/s: Viviparous Case-bearer ID Difficulty:  amber  - care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required.
ID pointers: A light grey moth with a broad white costal streak running almost the full length of the forewing. Ringed antennae. Sits at an angle
Distribution:  Uncertain no records since one prior to 2010 (DaNES)
Flight Period: May /  June /  July /  -  On the wing from end of May until well into July Moth Activity: Cathemeral  Photographed: No -  Photographed By: Not Recorded
*** Last updated on 11 March 2025 by TD ***
Wingspan: 16-18mm
Food Plant: Ragged Robin – a case is built on the seed heads of Ragged Robin – pupation takes place in May
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