2021 Annual Report for: Coleophoridae / Coleophorinae

For species seen in 2021 that had less than or equal to 100 records, full details are included; for more common species, the earliest, latest and highest count by vice-county are shown. The narrative for each species is taken from the main Hantsmoths website, and it is possible that some information on abundance and occurrence can get out of date, as it is impossible to keep up with all changes; however it should give a good introduction to each species. The tables in each species account summarise the previous status, and that for the current year.

For the maps, all records prior to 2021 are shown by a blue dot (the larger the dot, the more recent), with the current year's records shown in red. As previous records are superimposed on any report for 2021, new sites have greater emphasis (i.e. will show as 'more red').

In the species accounts, an asterisk next to a location indicates a new 10km square record; earliest ever dates are highlighted in orange, and latest ever in red. Initials in the species accounts refer to the recorders listed here. Please get in touch if you identify any omissions or errors, in particular if you have records that have yet to be submitted. Details of how to submit records can be found here.

37.002 [B&F: 0487] Coleophora lutarea (Haworth, 1828) - Local

Local in open woodland in southern England and south Wales. Reported from scattered locations in Hampshire, and only common in recent years from Pamber Forest: the Isle of Wight saw no records between the first in 1929, and 2012, when larvae were found in some numbers at Godshill. One was also seen in Firestone Copse in 2014. It is probably overlooked, and it may be found in new areas by searching for the adult moth which often rests on the flowers of the foodplant in sunshine, feeding on the nectar. The larva feeds within seeds of Greater Stitchwort, living within a movable case. Adult wingspan 9-11 mm.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
105219292014
11285119752020
12338219912020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12263

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC12: Pamber Forest, three, field observation, on stitchwort flowers, 12 May; three, field observation, 01 Jun (GJD)

37.003 [B&F: 0488] Coleophora limoniella (Stainton, 1884) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in saltmarshes throughout much of south-eastern England, with records north to Lincolnshire. Common in the salt-marshes of the Isle of Wight and southern Hampshire. Wingspan 10-11 mm. Imago fairly distinctive with its silver metallic markings; it comes readily to light and may be netted at dusk over its foodplant. Larva feeds within flowers and seedheads of Common Sea-lavender, living within a movable case, which can be quite easy to find amongst the foodplant.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10218619002019
11678419822020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 25 Jul (RTer); Yarmouth, two, field observation, 30 Jun (PBar)

37.005 [B&F: 0490] Coleophora lutipennella (Zeller, 1838) - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland rides and areas with scattered trees throughout much of England, Wales and southern Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Imago very similar to C. flavipennella. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Oak, living within a movable case, which differs from that of C. flavipennella in having leaf material at the back end of the case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
103120072018
1120726519692020
12423219942020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10384
11232

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul; four, 22 Jul; three, 24 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Fareham, two, gen det, 15 Jul (MLO det. ); Wickham, one, to light, gen det, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW)

37.006 [B&F: 0491] Coleophora gryphipennella (Hübner, 1796) - Common

Common in open woodland, scrubland, waste ground, downland and gardens throughout much of Britain, except for the extreme north of Scotland, the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 10.5-13 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Dog-rose and Cultivated Rose, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1032719022018
111527819772018
1240619822013

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, case, one, on host-plant, occupied case and feeding signs on rose, 30 Oct (DPH)

37.007 [B&F: 0492] Coleophora flavipennella (Duponchel, [1843]) - Common

Common in oak woodland, woodland rides and areas with scattered trees throughout much of England and Wales; rare in Ireland and Scotland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 10.5-12.5 mm. Imago very similar to C. lutipennella. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Oak, living within a movable case, , which differs from that of C. lutipennella in having no leaf material at the back end of the case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014219992014
1120722919732020
12343319712015

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Wickham, one, to light, gen det, 09 Jul (KCok, RJD, MLO, ADT, KJW det. RJD)

37.011 [B&F: 0497] Coleophora badiipennella (Duponchel, [1843]) - Local

Local in hedgerows, woodland margins and scrubland throughout much of England. In Hampshire largely restricted to the south-east of the county and known from the Isle of Wight only from the north-west. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Differs from C. adjectella in having dark-tipped scales over much of the forewing; C. trigeminella has dark-tipped scales nearly confined to wing-apex (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of English and Small-leaved Elm, preferring young trees, and living within a movable case; case length 5-6 mm.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108319972007
117511319742019
127519962015

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11552

Records by year

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Chilling, case, present, field observation, 18 May; Chilling cliffs, W of Brownwich cliffs, case, one, on host-plant, 23 Oct; Stubbington, case, one, on host-plant, 17 May (DPH); Fareham, one, gen det, 09 Jul; two, gen det, 14 Jul (MLO det. )

37.015 [B&F: 0493] Coleophora serratella (Linnaeus, 1761) - Common

Common in woodland, hedgerows, heathland and fens throughout much of the British Isles, except for the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread. Wingspan 10.5-14 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Birch, Alder, Elm and Hazel, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10955519002020
1143634519722020
121117019742020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11321
124155

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Record Details

VC10: Haseley Manor, one, gen det completed 14 July, 13 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Brownwich area, case, one, field observation, on hazel, 20 May; Brownwich cliffs, case, present, on host-plant, 11 May (DWal); Fareham, one, gen det, 15 Jul (MLO det. );

VC12: Minley Wood, case, three, field observation, 15 May; Yateley Common, case, nine, field observation, 16 May; case, three, field observation, 19 May (BDal)

37.020 [B&F: 0503] Coleophora fuscocuprella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland margins, woodland rides and heathland throughout much of southern England, with records north to Leicestershire. In Hampshire first recorded in the county from Havant Thicket in 1979, and since from Crab Wood, Emer Bog and Botley Wood in the south, and Pamber Forest, Fleet Pond and Blagden Lodge, Wildhern, in the north. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 7.5-10 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Hazel and Downy Birch, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11435119792014
128319972012

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

Records by year

Records by week (adult)

Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, case, one, on host-plant, active larva with obvious feeding signs and case on the underside, 25 Oct (DWal); case, one, on host-plant, feeding signs on birch at Whiteley Pastures, 30 Oct (DPH)

37.022 [B&F: 0504] Coleophora lusciniaepennella (Treitschke, 1833) - Common

Common in freshwater margins, woodland, bogs and fens throughout much of the British Isles, except for the extreme north of Scotland and the Orkney and Shetland Islands. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread, especially in the south of the county. Wingspan 10-13.5 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Sallow, Willow, Osier, Bog-myrtle and Birch, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10181719022017
1114010019732019
1216919882011

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11342

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, gen det, 29 Jun (PBar);

VC11: Titchfield Haven NNR, one, 25 Jun (RJD, DWal, KJW, RCar, DHun); Stubbington, case, one, on host-plant, 14 Jun (DPH); West Meon, two, gen det, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW)

37.030 [B&F: 0512] Coleophora binderella (Kollar, 1832) - Local

Local in alder carr, woodland and heaths in Britain, as far north as Inverness-shire; recorded in Ireland only from Cos Kerry and Leith. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but rather infrequent with only about two or three records annually. Wingspan 8-12 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Alder, Hazel, Birch and Hornbeam, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109219262005
11303219782010
1214819932016

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 22 Jul (IRT)

37.032 [B&F: 0515] Coleophora albitarsella Zeller, 1849 - Local

Local in hedgerows, open woodland, fens and downland throughout much of England and Wales, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are scattered records throughout, with no apparent population centre. Wingspan 10-13 mm. The pale tarsi that gives the species its scientific name are a ready means of recognition. Larva mines leaves of Wild Basil, Wild Marjoram, Self-heal, Ground-ivy and Mint, living within a movable case; case length 9 mm.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10371819022020
11798319782020
12586419852020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
12551

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 24 Jul (RTer);

VC12: Harestock, one, 28 Jul (GRog); Kempshott, one, 22 Aug (GAH); Basingstoke, one, 19 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 11 Aug (MJW)

37.033 [B&F: 0516] Coleophora trifolii (Curtis, 1832) - Local

Local on rough grassland, waste ground and roadside verges throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in Scotland, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire widely but thinly distributed, records increasing in recent years; on the Island still rarely reported. Wingspan 15-20 mm. The comparatively large size, metallic green forewings with copper apex and white tip to antennae, make this species one of the few which can be identified without recourse to dissection of the genitalia, although the differences in size between this and other related species may only be obvious in series of mounted, set specimens. Larva feeds within seedpods of Ribbed Melilot and Tall Melilot, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10434618562020
1121226719722020
1211915619932020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11431
12221

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Record Details

VC11: Woodlands, NF, present, 01 Jun (RBW); Portsmouth, one, 05 Jun; one, 02 Jul (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, one, field observation, on knapweed stem, 05 Jul (RJD);

VC12: Basingstoke, one, 14 Jun; Kempshott, one, 22 Aug (GAH)

37.035 [B&F: 0517] Clover Case-bearer Coleophora alcyonipennella (Kollar, 1832) - Local

Local on rough grassland and waste ground, although the exact status and distribution of this species is unclear due to past confusion with C. frischella, which is very similar and can only be separated through dissection of the genitalia. In Hampshire widespread and almost certainly under-recorded; this is certainly the case on Wight, where it was determined for the first time at Totland in 2021 and found to be common at the same site in 2022. Wingspan 11.5-14.5 mm. Larva feeds within seedheads of White Clover, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1146557819732020
12597919942020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
1110101
12562

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: New Vice-county Record: Totland, one, 22 Jul; one, 25 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Southampton, one, 07 Sep (MGP); Brownwich cliffs, one, gen det, 16 Jul (MLO, RJD, KJW det. RJD); Fareham, one, 05 Jun; one, gen det, 13 Jun (MLO det. ); Portsmouth, one, 11 Jun; one, 14 Jun; one, 16 Jun; one, 10 Jul; one, 14 Jul; one, 15 Jul (IRT);

VC12: Basingstoke, two, 22 Jul; one, 03 Aug; one, 11 Aug; one, 25 Aug; one, 29 Aug (MJW)

37.036 [B&F: 0521] Coleophora conyzae Zeller, 1868 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in chalk downland and freshwater margins in parts of southern England and southern Wales. In Hampshire mainly confined to the south-east, with just a handful of records in the north of the county and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-16 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Ploughman's-spikenard and Common Fleabane, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10131119002019
1110611419672020
121120112011

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

Records by year

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Record Details

VC11: Fareham, one, gen det, 14 Jul (MLO det. ); Portsmouth, one, gen det, 20 Jul (IRT)

37.038 [B&F: 0522] Coleophora lineolea (Haworth, 1828) - Local

Local in hedgerows and waste ground throughout much of southern England and Wales, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire the majority of records are from Portsea and Hayling Islands, with scattered records elsewhere across our two counties. Wingspan 11-14.5 mm. Candidates for this species can be picked out by the yellow-ochreous wing veins, but is more easily verified at the larval stage with its distinctive case made of rings of mined leaf, fully developed in May. Larva mines leaves of labiates, in particular Hedge Woundwort and Black Horehound, but also uses White Horehound and Betony.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10161419772019
1128233619722020
1212719842020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10243
11342

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, three, 28 Aug (RTer); Shanklin, one, field observation, gen det, 29 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 10 Aug; one, 20 Aug; two, 06 Sep (IRT)

37.044 [B&F: 0547] Coleophora discordella Zeller, 1849 - Common

Common in rough grassland, downland and woodland clearings and in marshes and other damp places throughout much of the British Isles, except the Shetland Islands. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rather infrequently recorded, with the usual concentration of records in the south-east of the county, probably under-recorded elsewhere. Wingspan 11-12.5 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Common Bird's-foot Trefoil and Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1013518502020
11454419772018
125419712011

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
11111

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Records by week (larval)


Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 25 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, gen det, 12 Jun (IRT)

37.046 [B&F: 0519] Coleophora deauratella Lienig & Zeller, 1846 - Local

Local on waste ground, grassland and roadside verges throughout S. England and S. Wales. In Hampshire recorded fairly frequently only in the south-east, but the true distribution poorly known due to confusion with other related species. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1900. Wingspan 10.5-12.5 mm. Day-flying, but comes to light, although less frequently than other related species. Can be separated from C. alcyonipennella and C. frischella only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds within seedheads of Red Clover, living within a movable case; case length 6 mm.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106519002020
1113314019722020
12244219862011

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10221
11551

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, 29 May (RTer); Shanklin, one, field observation, gen det, 02 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 13 Jul; one, 20 Jul; one, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 20 Aug (IRT)

37.048 [B&F: 0518] Coleophora mayrella (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common on grassland, roadside verges and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire reported at light across much of the county, but no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10.5-12 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds within seedheads of White Clover, living within a movable case, and can be collected and bred through as described in MBGBI Vol 3.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
109619302020
1114516219732020
128110919902020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10232
11353

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Record Details

VC10: Totland, two, 24 Jun (RTer); Wydcombe, one, gen det, 08 Jul (IOut);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, 12 Jun; one, 14 Jun (IRT); West Meon, three, 02 Jul (RJD, MLO, ADT, DWal, KJW det. RJD)

37.049 [B&F: 0533] Pistol Case-bearer Coleophora anatipennella (Hübner, 1796) - Local

Local in scrubland, hedgerows, parks and gardens in southern England and Wales; rare elsewhere. In Hampshire virtually restricted to the south coast in the east of the county, very rare inland or in the west; on the Isle of Wight, the few records have all been on the north coast. Wingspan 12.5-17 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Blackthorn, and also Wild Cherry, Hawthorn, Apple, Pear and Rowan, living within a movable pistol-case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1014919982020
111018919752020
12141819942011

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
10111
1121716

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Record Details

VC10: Rew Down, Ventnor, one, gen det, 13 Jul (PBar);

VC11: Abshott, larval feeding signs, 16, on host-plant, feeding signs on 16+ Prunus leaves; no cases found despite searching, 06 Nov (DPH); Fareham, one, gen det, 14 Jul (MLO det. )

37.050 [B&F: 0532] Coleophora albidella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in fens, bogs, damp woodland, marshes, river-banks and damp areas throughout much of England and Wales, most frequently in the west; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, it appears be nowhere frequent even in appropriate habitat, with the cases hard to find and most records relate to adults at light that have been critically examined. The larva feeds within buds of Grey Willow, Eared Willow and Creeping Willow, preferring young trees, living within a distinctive curled case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104420062020
11303319842020
1291719992014

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11111

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Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, case, one, on host-plant, on sallow, 23 Jun (DWal)

37.052 [B&F: 0535] Coleophora ibipennella Zeller, 1849 - Local

Local in oak woodland in the south-east of England, extending in decreasing numbers northwards and westwards to Lincolnshire, Herefordshire and Cornwall (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed and fairly common throughout. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Thoroughly confused with C. betulella in the past. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Oak, subsequently living within a movable pistol-case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106219772020
11504119772018
12262619932020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11221

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Record Details

VC11: Botley Wood, case, one, field observation, on oak, 30 May (DPH, DWal)

37.053 [B&F: 0536] Coleophora betulella Heinemann, [1876] - Local

Local in heathland and birch woodland throughout much of England, southern Wales and western Ireland. In Hampshire fairly well-distributed in the north and south of the county, but apparently absent in central Hampshire east of Winchester. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Thoroughly confused with C. ibipennella in the past. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Birch, subsequently living within a movable pistol-case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11332719802019
12182319862020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
11441

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Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 25 Jun (NRJ det. GSmi); Botley Wood, case, one, on host-plant, on birch, 30 May (DWal); Wickham, one, gen det, 09 Jul (MLO det. RJD); Botley Wood, case, one, on host-plant, larva actively grazing on birch, 18 Jun (DWal)

37.055 [B&F: 0541] Coleophora pyrrhulipennella Zeller, 1839 - Local

Local on heathland, moorland and bogs throughout much of Britain, north to the Great Glen. In Hampshire there are recent records from the New Forest, Wickham Common Pamber Forest and the north-eastern heaths, elsewhere there are scattered records from south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-14.5 mm. One of the more distinctive Coleophora. Larva feeds on leaves of Heather and Bell Heather, living within a movable case; case length 9 mm.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1041119692015
11395519782014
12141119942020

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
12111

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Record Details

VC12: Yateley Common, case, one, field observation, 12 Jul (BDal)

37.059 [B&F: 0538] Coleophora vibicella (Hübner, [1813]) - pRDB2

Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) in rough pastures and woodland rides, declining, and now probably restricted to Hampshire and adjoining counties, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire recorded recently from Beaulieu, Hayling Island, Stubbington and, most notably, Botley Wood; on the Isle of Wight recorded recently only from Newtown NR. Wingspan 17-22 mm. Almost always recorded in the larval stage, when the cases are fairly easy to find where they are present; the adult can only be separated from similar Coleophora by dissection of the genitalia. Larva mines leaves of Dyer's Greenweed, living within a movable case; case length 19 mm.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1080261319002020
116373019002017

2021 records

Vice County #Records #Individuals Max Quantity
102102100

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Record Details

VC10: Newtown Meadows, two, field observation, 11 Aug (DCoo); larva, 100, field observation, at least a 100 larval cases on Genista tinctoria plants: probably many more as only a small area searched, 02 Jul (PBar)

37.061 [B&F: 0530] Coleophora lixella Zeller, 1849 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland, calcareous grassland, sand-dunes and rocky slopes in parts of the British Isles, predominantly coastal in the north of its range. Restricted in Hampshire to a handful of sites, including Porton Down, Oxenbourne, Portsdown, Leckford, Micheldever Spoil Heaps, Lower Test Marshes and Broughton Down. Recorded on the Isle of Wight at Freshwater in 2011, for the first time in over a century. Wingspan 16-21 mm. Flies in afternoon sunshine and at night. Similar to Basil-thyme Case-bearer C. tricolor, but with upperside of apical portion of antenna white (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of Wild Thyme and various grasses, living within a movable case; case length 11 mm.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1091419002019
11201619002020
1220719712013

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10232

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VC10: Needles, one, field observation, gen det, 28 Jun; Brook Down, two, 07 Jul (PBar)

37.063 [B&F: 0544] Coleophora albicosta (Haworth, 1828) - Common

Common in rough grassland, downland and heathland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire common in the south, and on the heaths in the north-east of the county, with scattered records elsewhere; no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-15.5 mm. Imago is one of the more easily recognisable species, and well-marked specimens may safely be identified without recourse to dissection. Larva feeds within seedpods of Gorse, living within a movable case.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
108419372020
1119831819712020
12466619712020

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11452
1272713

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VC11: Totton, one, 30 Jun (LHan); West Walk, two, 04 Jun; Old Winchester Hill, one, gen det, 11 Jun; one, gen det, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW);

VC12: Yateley Common, one, field observation, 25 May; two, field observation, 28 May; 13, at dusk, 05 Jun; Blackwater, five, 03 Jun; one, 05 Jun; two, 09 Jun; three, 11 Jun (BDal)

37.069 [B&F: 0587] Coleophora caespititiella Zeller, 1839 - Common

Common in woodland clearings, damp meadows and marshes, both salt and fresh-water, throughout much of England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire widespread; the paucity of records from the Isle of Wight no doubt reflects historical under-recording, as evidenced by an increase in known range in recent years. Wingspan 8-10 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection. Larva feeds within seed capsules of Compact Rush, Soft-rush, Jointed Rush, Hard Rush and Saltmarsh Rush, subsequently living within a movable case.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
104118502020
11466147019722020
12435619952020

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10111
119164

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VC10: Shanklin*, one, field observation, gen det, 10 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Fareham, one, gen det, 09 Jun (MLO det. ); Portsmouth, two, 02 Jun; one, 03 Jun; two, 06 Jun; one, 09 Jun; one, gen det, 12 Jun; four, 14 Jun; one, 15 Jun (IRT); Old Winchester Hill, three, gen det, 11 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW det. RJD)

37.070 [B&F: 0583] Coleophora tamesis Waters, 1929 - Local

Local in damp meadows, bogs and woodland rides throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire very infrequent on the south coast, from Southsea in the east to Keyhaven in the west, with a few old records from the north of the county. First recorded on the Isle of Wight in 2021. Wingspan 11-14 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and best identified from the larval cases, found on the seeds of Jointed Rush.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
119919852017
123419671984

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VC10: New Vice-county Record: Totland, one, 23 Jun (RTer)

37.071 [B&F: 0582] Coleophora glaucicolella Wood, 1892 - Common

Common in marshes, fens, damp meadows, woodland rides and saltmarshes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight occurs principally in the south of the county and the north of the Island, with isolated records in the north of the county, at Sherborne St John, Fleet Pond, Eelmoor Marsh and Winnall Moor. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Very similar to C. alticolella. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds on seeds of Compact Rush, Soft-rush, Hard Rush and Saltmarsh Rush, living within a movable case.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1017518502020
1123230419732019
1210519872008

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10111

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VC10: Totland, one, 22 Jul (RTer)

37.072 [B&F: 0578] Coleophora otidipennella (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Local in grassland, downland, heathland and woodland rides throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire recorded from Pamber Heath and Botley Wood, with scattered records elsewhere in the county; there have been a few records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds on seeds of Field Wood-rush and Heath Wood-rush, living within a movable case.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101119671967
11415819742014
12102319762020

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12111

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VC12: Yateley Common, case, one, field observation, on Luzula, 26 Dec (BDal)

37.073 [B&F: 0584] Coleophora alticolella Zeller, 1849 - Common

Common on heathland, damp meadows, marshes and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. Probably the most ubiquitous species of Coleophora occurring in the British Isles, having been recorded from almost every county and often in great abundance (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, most frequent in the south-east. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Very similar to C. glaucicolella. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds on seeds of Soft-rush and Heath Rush, living within a movable case.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10391819262020
1135666219712020
12413219922020

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10111
11111

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VC10: Totland, one, 24 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, gen det, 03 Jul (IRT)

37.077 [B&F: 0552] Coleophora lassella Staudinger, 1859 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in bare muddy places and sand-dunes in the south-western counties of England and Ireland, and the Channel Island. In Hampshire mainly restricted to the south-east corner of the county, with a few records from bogs in the New Forest; on the Isle of Wight, recorded at Yarmouth in 1992, but not subsequently. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds within seed capsules of Toad Rush, living within a movable case.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
101019921992
11505419682020

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10661
11441

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VC10: Totland, one, 29 May; one, 20 Jun; one, 24 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 03 Sep (RTer); Osborne Valley Walk, one, gen det, 01 Jun (IOut);

VC11: Fareham, one, gen det, 14 Jun; one, gen det, 14 Aug (MLO det. ); Wickham Common, one, gen det, 28 May (KCok, RJD, MLO, DWal det. RJD); West Walk, one, gen det, 04 Jun (RJD, MLO, DWal, KJW)

37.084 [B&F: 0566] Coleophora sternipennella (Zetterstedt, 1839) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on waste ground, farmland and rough ground in England, south of a line from The Wash to the Severn estuary, but also in the north-eastern counties, North Wales and the Isle of Man (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire more often on the coast that C. saxicolella, and virtually confined to Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10.5-15 mm. Imago very similar to C. saxicolella, from which only reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on seeds of Fat-hen, living within a movable case. Case indistinguishable from those of C. saxicolella, C. versurella and C. vestianella.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
11363619672014
123320062015

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12111

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VC12: Basingstoke, one, 11 Aug (MJW)

37.086 [B&F: 0568] Coleophora versurella Zeller, 1849 - Local

Local on saltmarshes, waste ground and farmland in England and Wales, as far north as Co. Durham, and the Isle of Man (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire largely restricted to the south-east coast, but there are a few inland records identified through dissection that indicate it is very likely to be more widespread than records suggest. Certainly, detailed work on the Isle of Wight since 2020 has indicated that it is likely to bre relatively common and under-recorded. Wingspan 11-15 mm. Imago very similar to C. sternipennella, from which only reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on seeds of Orache and Goosefoot, living within a movable case. Case indistinguishable from those of href="lep.php?code=37.083">C. saxicolella, C. sternipennella and C. vestianella.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
102119382020
11778119682020
129819652011

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10111
11232

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VC10: Totland, one, 22 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Fareham, two, gen det, 07 Sep (MLO det. ); Portsmouth, one, gen det, 20 Jul (IRT)

37.093 [B&F: 0559] Coleophora peribenanderi Toll, 1943 - Common

Common in rough grassland, waste ground, roadside verges and woodland rides throughout much of England and Wales, rare elsewhere. In Hampshire common in the south-east, but otherwise only sparsely recorded and apparently absent from the New Forest; on the Isle of Wight, generally uncommon. Wingspan 12.5-15 mm. Very similar to C. therinella, from which only separated in 1942. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Carduus, Cirsium and Arctium, living within a movable case.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
106319812020
1120222519752020
1217819822010

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10111
11441

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VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, gen det, 02 Jun; one, gen det, 30 Jun; one, gen det, 14 Jul; one, 15 Jul (IRT)

37.095 [B&F: 0556] Coleophora trochilella (Duponchel, [1843]) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland, open scrubland and grassy slopes across southern England and Wales, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire recorded predominantly from the south-east, where the majority of records are from Southsea, Portsmouth and Botley Wood, elsewhere individuals have been recorded at Leckford, Eelmoor Marsh SSSI and Barton-on-Sea. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1969. Wingspan 11-14 mm. The main confusion species is C. follicularis, from which it is separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva mines leaves of Mugwort, Ox-eye Daisy, Tansy, Wormwood and Yarrow, living within a movable case; case length 10 mm.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
1082819182019
11445719762014
123419851998

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10111

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VC10: Totland, one, 25 Jul (RTer)

37.102 [B&F: 0563] Coleophora argentula (Stephens, 1834) - Common

Common on waste ground and rough grassland, and by ditches and freshwater margins, throughout much of southern England, Wales and central Scotland. In south Hampshire, cases are common to abundant on yarrow, especially near the coast, but recorded less frequently in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9.5-13 mm. More frequently recorded in the larval stage, when the cases are fairly easy to find where they are present; the imago can be separated from several very similar Coleophora species only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on flowers and seedheads of Yarrow and Sneezewort, living within a movable case; case length 5-6 mm.

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Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10221418502020
1115911019752020
12443519852020

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10232
11111

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VC10: Totland, two, 21 Jul; one, 24 Jul (RTer);

VC11: Portsmouth, one, gen det, 16 Jul (IRT)

37.103 [B&F: 0555] Coleophora follicularis (Vallot, 1802) - Local

Local in damp meadows, marshes, river-banks and woodland rides throughout much of Britain, but not in northern Scotland; occurs also in the southern half of Ireland and in the Channel Islands. In southern Hampshire, widespread and common in the east, notably in and around Botley Wood, and also recorded from the Beaulieu Estate and Needs Ore; very rare in the north of the county, where the only recent records are from Leckford, and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-15 mm. Very similar to C. trochilella, from which only separated in 1962. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Hemp-agrimony, Common Fleabane and Ploughman's-spikenard, living within a movable case.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
10246619812015
1121314819732019
1212419812010

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10441

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VC10: Totland, one, 21 Jul; one, 22 Jul; one, 25 Jul; one, 28 Jul (RTer)

37.107 [B&F: 0589] Coleophora clypeiferella Hofmann, 1871 - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) and declining on waste ground, grassland and farmland in central and south-eastern England. In Hampshire recorded only for the first time at Southsea on 24 August 2007, and subsequently encountered on an occasional basis at light in the Portsmouth area. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 12-15.5 mm. Distinguished from the otherwise similar C. salicorniae, and all other species, by the unusual structure on the first abdominal tergite (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva feeds within seedheads of Fat-hen, living within a movable case; case length 5-6 mm.

Records prior to 2021

Vice County #Records #Individuals First Record Last Record
118820072019

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11111

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VC11: Portsmouth, one, 21 Jul (IRT)