Coleophoridae
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Coleophora lineolea
Woundwort Case-bearer

(Haworth, 1828)522 / 37.038

Norfolk status
Widespread.
The species is found most places where the preferred foodplants occurs.

Fresh specimens should be identifiable by appearance with its distinctive yellowish ochre veins. Similar to other species including Coleophora conyzae.

If in any doubt, genitalia examination (gen. det.) required.

Larvae forms a distinctive case made of rings of a mined leaf.

Verification Grade Comment: Case: If on Lambs-ear (Stachys byzantina) = C1

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

Recorded in 42 (57%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
12/06/2025128TL79Mundford
06/06/2025128TF70Boughton / Stoke Ferry
30/05/2025127TG20Norwich (Earlham)
17/05/2025+27TG31Upton
08/05/2025128TL99Thompson
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Wingspan: 11-14.5 mm
Flight: June to August
Foodplant:   Hedge Woundwort, Black Horehound, White Horehound and Betony
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2/4  Case: C2
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