Coleophora orbitella (Dusky Case-bearer) - Norfolk Micro Moths

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Photo © Stephen Youngs, 28/05/2017 - Peddars Way - Reared from a larval case collected on 12/05/17

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Coleophora orbitella

Dusky Case-bearer

Zeller, 1849	511 / 37.029
=Pale Birch Case-bearer

Norfolk status
Scarce.
Found in strands of mature birch on heathland and Alder carrs.

[MBGBI vol3 p236]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required.

Recorded in 6 (8%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2023.
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Wingspan:	10-14mm
Flight:	May - June
Foodplant:	Birch, Alder
Nat Status:	Nationally Scarce B
Verification Grade: Adult: 4 Case: C2

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