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Coleophora wockeella

Checklist Number
37.109 [B&F: 0527]

Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification

Classification

Family:Coleophoridae
Subfamily:Coleophorinae
Genus:Coleophora
Species:wockeella
Authority:Zeller, 1849

Rare in woodland rides in parts of southern England, where last recorded in Surrey, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1850 and never in Hampshire. Wingspan 18-22 mm. Larva mines leaves of Betony, living within a movable case.

VC10 Isle of Wight

Site Date Quantity Recorder Stage
Freshwater (SZ38)1850-IWGAdult