Status Local. Hedgerows, margins of woods and scrub that contain Elm saplings. Occasionally come to light.
Recent confirmed records from Hindolveston (J. Clifton, 2014), Methwold (G. Geen, 2015) and North Elmham (D. Appleton, 2015) and other scattered locations in recent years.
Leaf-mine: September - May. Case similar to Coleophora limosipennella but much smaller (5-6mm)
[MBGBI vol3 p222]  | Determination by Genitalia Examination Required | |
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Recorded in 19 (26%) of 74 10k Squares. First Recorded in 1874. Last Recorded in 2024. Additional Stats |