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Coleophora paripennella
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Coleophora paripennella
Zeller, 1839560 / 37.106

Uncommon local resident varying markedly in numbers from year to year.

Centaurea nigra, C. scabiosa, Cirsium spp. with larva mining leaves from September to May, in a short black tubular case.

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

Recorded in 37 (26%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-13mm
Flight: July / August
Foodplant:   Creeping Thistle and Black Knapweed
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 2  Case: C1
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
13/04/20241VC37 - WorcestershireSO77 -
13/04/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO77 -
12/04/20242VC37 - WorcestershireSO77 -
14/09/20221VC40 - ShropshireSJ32 -
23/07/20222VC39 - StaffordshireSJ82
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