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Coleophora albitarsella
White-legged Case-bearer

Zeller, 1849515 / 37.032

Norfolk status
Resembles several others in the genus Coleophora.
Characteristic white tarsus on each leg. (re scientific name)
Adult flies at night, and sometimes in sunlight.
Pupation from May to early June is in the case, usually attached to a hard surface such as a rock or post.

Verification Grade Comment: Adult: If a photo, white tarsi must be clearly visible

Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
Ridlington, Norfolk, Slide 1744. Leg M ACourt, Det J Clifton.
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
26/02/2024128TL99Wayland Wood
14/01/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
13/01/2024128TL79Cranwich
31/12/2023127TG10Wymondham
29/12/2023+28TM09Great Ellingham
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: June - Aug
Foodplant:   Marjoram, Basil, Calamint, Mint, Clary, Ground-ivy
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Case: C1
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