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Coleophora paripennella
Bronze Case-bearer
Zeller, 1839560 / 37.106
=Dark Thistle Case-bearer

Norfolk status
Roadside verges and waste ground.
Metallic bronzy moth with white-tipped dark antennae.
The larva builds a case from silk, resembling a razor shell in appearance.

[MBGBI vol3 p300]

Verification Grade Comment: Adult: If a photo, antennal features must be clearly visible

Recorded in 41 (55%) 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
20/05/2025128TL99Rockland St Peter
18/05/20251028TF90Cranworth
15/05/2025328TL99Rockland St Peter
13/05/2025128TL99Rockland St Peter
13/05/2025328TL99Shropham
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Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: July to August
Foodplant:   Creeping Thistle and Black Knapweed
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Case: C1
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