37.049 BF533 - Coleophoridae - Coleophora anatipennella

37.049 BF533 - Coleophoridae - Coleophora anatipennella - Pistol Case-bearer

Taxonomy: Micro >> Coleophoridae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: Whitish in colour with a scattering of brownish-grey scales. Long white antennae and white legs. A number of similar species.

Distribution: Locally common where there is Hawthorn and Blackthorn.

Flight Period: June / July / - On the wing during June & July.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal - and is attracted to light

Wingspan: 12-16mm

Food Plant: Hawthorn (Crataegus), Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) and Apple (Malus).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

Coleophora anatipennella – Pistol Case-bearer