Larval Case: C2 - Photo or specimen of larval case/plant required - 
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- Generally Common / Widespread 
- Leaf Miner 
- Day-flying
- care required in the identification process, as confusion with similar species is likely - quality photographs required. Confusion Species: C.alcyonipennella and
ID pointers: Bronze or metallic green in colour. Note the base of the antennae are thickly covered in purplish reflective scales.
Distribution: Probable status in the county is common. Species not listed in Harrison & Sterling – Butterflies & Moths of Derbyshire – 1988. Frequents grassy areas where the larvae feed on white clover flowers. Appears to be widespread.
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Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time. IMAGES BELOW: Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
37.048 BF518 Coleophora mayrella - Kings Newton, Derbyshire - July 2016 Tony Davison©