Coleophoridae

37.004 Ragged-Robin Case-bearer Coleophora albella (Thunberg, 1788)

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Similar species:

Forewing: 7.5 to 8.5mm

Habitats: Deciduous woodland clearings.

Habits: The moth is viviparous. It was last recorded in 1985.

Foodplant: The larva feeds on the seeds of Ragged Robin in a case made from a seed-capsule. It overwinters away from the foodplant.