Lep:Coleophoridae
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499 Coleophora limosipennella (Duponchel, 1843)
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the early mine is shown

 

Food Plant: Food Plant: Ulmus (Elm)

Mine: September to October, feeding again in June and July

Notes:  Larva mining leaves. The early mines (illustrated) are not easily seen - being close to the midrib/veins. This species can be distinguished from C.badiipennella as it has a shorter early mine and smaller cutouts.

Data: 4.xi.2004, Porchester, Hants, VC11, John Langmaid

Image:© Ian Thirlwell

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