Coleophora niveicostella
Checklist Number37.043 [B&F: 0548]
Verification
Record requires retention of specimen until confirmed, and may require dissection. Consult with CMR if unsure
Classification
| Family: | Coleophoridae |
| Subfamily: | Coleophorinae |
| Genus: | Coleophora |
| Species: | niveicostella |
| Authority: | Zeller, 1839 |
Rare on dry grassland and downland in England, south of a line from the Severn to Humber estuaries. In Hampshire known from a handful of sites, including Porton Down, Oxenbourne, Broughton Down and Leckford. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. A fairly distinctive coleophorid, the main features being a clear white costal streak and white unringed antenna. Larva mines leaves of Wild Thyme, living within a movable case; case length 7-8 mm.
The abundance in each month is indicated as follows:
No records
Very occasional
Irregular
Uncommon
Off-peak, but not unusual
Off-peak, but not unusual
Main flight time| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Records by week (adult)
Records by week (larval)
VC11 South Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Down (SU23) | 1700 | - | Unknown | - |
| Broughton Down (SU23) | 1971 | - | D W H Ffennell | - |
| Oxenbourne Down (SU71) | 05/07/1975 | two | Richard J Dickson | Adult |
| Broughton Down (SU23) | 26/06/2012 | - | Brian Elliott | Adult |
VC12 North Hampshire
| Site | Date | Quantity | Recorder | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leckford Estate (SU33) | 09/07/1981 | one | J R Langmaid, D H Sterling | Adult |
| Leckford Estate (SU33) | 07/07/1985 | one | J R Langmaid, D H, P H Sterling | Adult |
| Leckford Estate (SU33) | 14/07/1985 | two | J R Langmaid, E C Pelham-Clinton, D H Sterling | Adult |
| Porton Down (SU23) | 01/07/2000 | - | David G Green | Adult |