Coleophora chalcogrammella

Checklist Number
37.045 [B&F: 0528]

Verification
Record will require further evidence, at least a good photograph, unless CMR is aware recorder has confidence in identification

Classification

Family:Coleophoridae
Subfamily:Coleophorinae
Genus:Coleophora
Species:chalcogrammella
Authority:Zeller, 1839

Endangered (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on calcareous grassland and dry sandy areas in eastern England. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 8-10 mm. Day-flying. Larva mines leaves of Lesser Stitchwort and Field Mouse-ear, living and feeding within a movable case; case length 6 mm.