37.016 [B&F: 0495] Apple & Plum Case-bearer Coleophora spinella (Schrank, 1802) - Common

Common in open woodland, scrubland, orchards, gardens and hedgerows throughout much of England and Wales; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common. Wingspan 10.5-12 mm. Imago separable from C. coracipennella and C. prunifoliae only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva mines leaves of Hawthorn and Apple, living within a movable case; no feature is known for distinguishing cases of the three species, and the moths must therefore be bred and dissected, although cases on Hawthorn are more likely to be those of C. spinella.

Record Details

VC11: Fareham, one, det gen, 10 Jul (MLO det. RJD); Oxenbourne Down, case, one, field obs., on Hawthorn, 03 Jun (AMD);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 19 Jul (AMD)

37.019 [B&F: 0502] Coleophora trigeminella Fuchs, 1881 - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in hedgerows and scrubland in parts of south-eastern England, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire there are few records of this species, but it is probably overlooked on account of the difficulty of finding the larva. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 9-10 mm. Imago very similar to C. adjectella and C. badiipennella, and perhaps slightly darker and greyer than these species, but reliably separated only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva mines leaves of Hawthorn, Apple, Wild Cherry and Rowan, living within a movable case, which can be difficult to find.

Record Details

VC11: West End, one, gen. det., 03 Jun (AMD)

37.020 [B&F: 0503] Coleophora fuscocuprella Herrich-Schäffer, 1855 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in woodland margins, woodland rides and heathland throughout much of southern England, with records north to Leicestershire. In Hampshire first recorded in the county from Havant Thicket in 1979, and since from Crab Wood, Emer Bog and Botley Wood in the south, and Pamber Forest, Fleet Pond and Blagden Lodge, Wildhern, in the north. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 7.5-10 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Hazel and Downy Birch, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Emer Bog NR, case, one, field obs., on Betula, 05 Oct (AMD)

37.022 [B&F: 0504] Coleophora lusciniaepennella (Treitschke, 1833) - Common

Common in freshwater margins, woodland, bogs and fens throughout much of the British Isles, except for the extreme north of Scotland and the Orkney and Shetland Islands. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight common and widespread, especially in the south of the county. Wingspan 10-13.5 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Sallow, Willow, Osier, Bog-myrtle and Birch, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Holmsley, NF, one, field obs., gen Det. Photo 37.022-11-22Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 22 Jun (PBard); Hincheslea Bog, NF, case, one, field obs., on Bog Myrtle, 17 May (SKee); Matley Bog, NF, case, one, field obs., on Bog Myrtle. , 14 Sep; Beaulieu Road Station, case, one, field obs., 14 Sep; Titchfield Haven NNR, case, one, field obs., 22 Apr (DPH); Waterlooville, one, gen det. , 17 Jun (DWhe det. KKer);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 23 Jun; one, gen. det., 19 Jul (AMD); Fleet Pond, one, at dusk, dissected - male, 28 Jun (MHals)

37.029 [B&F: 0511] Coleophora orbitella Zeller, 1849 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in heaths and alder carr throughout Britain, except the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland; western and south-western Ireland (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire first recorded in 1975, from Martyr Worthy, and subsequently from Newtown Common both in northern Hampshire; since when recorded in the south-east of the county, at Botley Wood, Wickham Common and Havant Thicket. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10.5-14 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Birch and Alder, living within a movable case. In Hampshire cases have been found mainly on birch.

Record Details

VC12: Castle Bottom NNR, case, one, field obs., on Betula, 12 Oct (AMD)

37.030 [B&F: 0512] Coleophora binderella (Kollar, 1832) - Local

Local in alder carr, woodland and heaths in Britain, as far north as Inverness-shire; recorded in Ireland only from Cos Kerry and Leith. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed, but rather infrequent with only about two or three records annually. Wingspan 8-12 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Alder, Hazel, Birch and Hornbeam, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Holmsley Passage, NF, case, one, field obs., 08 Aug (SKee det. RDE); Titchfield, case, 12, field obs., on Grey Alder and Alder. , 17 May (DPH); Durns Town, Sway, NF, case, one, field obs., 26 Apr (SKee det. RDE)

37.031 [B&F: 0514] Coleophora ahenella Heinemann, [1876] - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) on chalk downland and heathland in south-central England, where restricted to Hampshire and adjoining counties. In Hampshire recorded from the New Forest, where cases are found on trunks of Alder Buckthorn, and on the chalk, where found in small numbers in scrub containing Buckthorn. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-13 mm. The main confusion species is C. potentillae but usually slightly larger and with small differences in the coloration of the inner side of the labial palpus and the hindleg (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of Buckthorn or Alder Buckthorn, living within a movable case; case length 5.5-7 mm.

Record Details

VC11: Portsdown, case, one, field obs., found by Sandie Wallace on buckthorn, with an old mine alongside, 06 Oct (DWal det. RJD); case, seven, field obs., on Buckthorn. , 05 Oct (DPH)

37.032 [B&F: 0515] Coleophora albitarsella Zeller, 1849 - Local

Local in hedgerows, open woodland, fens and downland throughout much of England and Wales, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight there are scattered records throughout, with no apparent population centre. Wingspan 10-13 mm. The pale tarsi that gives the species its scientific name are a ready means of recognition. Larva mines leaves of Wild Basil, Wild Marjoram, Self-heal, Ground-ivy and Mint, living within a movable case; case length 9 mm.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, vacated mine, present, mines on lvs of Self-heal., 12 Dec (MGT);

VC11: Winchester, one, first record of the year., 12 Jul (THW);

VC12: North Waltham, one, 21 Jul; one, 26 Jul (AJon)

37.033 [B&F: 0516] Coleophora trifolii (Curtis, 1832) - Local

Local on rough grassland, waste ground and roadside verges throughout much of the British Isles, less numerous in Scotland, more numerous in the south. In Hampshire widely but thinly distributed, records increasing in recent years; on the Island still rarely reported. Wingspan 15-20 mm. The comparatively large size, metallic green forewings with copper apex and white tip to antennae, make this species one of the few which can be identified without recourse to dissection of the genitalia, although the differences in size between this and other related species may only be obvious in series of mounted, set specimens. Larva feeds within seedpods of Ribbed Melilot and Tall Melilot, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, two, 26 Jun; one, 17 Aug (IOu);

VC11: Marchwood, two, 10 Aug; one, 16 Aug (TDCh); one, 11 Aug (CTha); Mottisfont, one, 03 Aug (TSto); Romsey, one, male gen det by David Gibbs. , 01 Aug (NRJ det. DJG); Swaythling, Southampton, one, 17 May (MEdg); Allbrook, two, 30 Jul (SIng); Botley, one, 09 Aug (SLB); Portsmouth, one, 26 Jun (IRT); Sway, one, 07 Jun (SKee); Southsea, present, 29 Jul (KAnd);

VC12: Anna Valley, Andover, two, 10 Aug; one, 25 Aug; one, 27 Aug; one, 01 Sep (TJN); Goodworth Clatford, five, 3 traps, 03 Aug; one, 3 traps, 17 Aug (WLid, TJN, LFom det. TJN); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 30 Jul (ASwa)

37.035 [B&F: 0517] Clover Case-bearer Coleophora alcyonipennella (Kollar, 1832) - Local

Local on rough grassland and waste ground, although the exact status and distribution of this species is unclear due to past confusion with C. frischella, which is very similar and can only be separated through dissection of the genitalia. In Hampshire widespread and almost certainly under-recorded; this is certainly the case on Wight, where it was determined for the first time at Totland in 2021 and found to be common at the same site in 2022. Wingspan 11.5-14.5 mm. Larva feeds within seedheads of White Clover, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Winchester, one, first record of the year. First Site Record, 02 Aug; #REF!#REF!Botley Wood, one, gen. det., 05 Aug (AMD); Fareham, one, det gen, 23 May (MLO det. RJD); Portchester, one, 01 Aug (DH-J); Portsmouth, one, 15 May; one, 20 May; one, 18 Jul; two, 28 Jul; two, 30 Jul; one, 01 Aug (IRT); Waterlooville, one, gen det. , 30 Jul; one, gen det. , 01 Aug (DWhe det. KKer);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 13 Aug (AMD); Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, one, male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 13 Aug (BGD); Basingstoke, one, 02 Jun; one, 22 Jun; two, 02 Aug; three, 09 Aug; one, 13 Aug; two, 28 Aug (MJW); Basingstoke: Crabtree Plantation, one, male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 19 Aug (SRae det. BGD); one, male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 24 Jul; one, male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 24 Jul; one, male, gen. det. Ben Dale, 19 Aug (BGD); Selborne, one, 18 Jun (CJP); Whitehill, Bordon, one, 25 May (ASto); Hammer Vale, Woolmer, one, 27 Aug (ASwa)

37.038 [B&F: 0522] Coleophora lineolea (Haworth, 1828) - Local

Local in hedgerows and waste ground throughout much of southern England and Wales, with records north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire the majority of records are from Portsea and Hayling Islands, with scattered records elsewhere across our two counties. Wingspan 11-14.5 mm. Candidates for this species can be picked out by the yellow-ochreous wing veins, but is more easily verified at the larval stage with its distinctive case made of rings of mined leaf, fully developed in May. Larva mines leaves of labiates, in particular Hedge Woundwort and Black Horehound, but also uses White Horehound and Betony.

Record Details

VC11: Fareham, one, 20 Jun (ADT);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, case, one, field obs., woundwort. , 18 Aug (JOug); Basingstoke, one, 31 Jul (MJW)

37.041 [B&F: 0546] Coleophora genistae Stainton, 1857 - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in rough grassland, damp heathland, mosses and moorland in England northwards to Loch Ness, Scotland; rare in North Wales (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire virtually restricted to the New Forest and, in the north of the county, Bartley Heath. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1969. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Very similar to C. saturatella. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Petty Whin, living within a movable case, often several together.

Record Details

VC11: Burley, NF, case, nine, field obs., on Petty Whin. , 08 May (DPH); Millyford Green, NF, case, two, field obs., 05 May (AMD)

37.044 [B&F: 0547] Coleophora discordella Zeller, 1849 - Common

Common in rough grassland, downland and woodland clearings and in marshes and other damp places throughout much of the British Isles, except the Shetland Islands. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight rather infrequently recorded, with the usual concentration of records in the south-east of the county, probably under-recorded elsewhere. Wingspan 11-12.5 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Common Bird's-foot Trefoil and Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, larval feeding signs, present, field obs., 02 Nov; two, 1m gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD)

37.046 [B&F: 0519] Coleophora deauratella Lienig & Zeller, 1846 - Local

Local on waste ground, grassland and roadside verges throughout S. England and S. Wales. In Hampshire recorded fairly frequently only in the south-east, but the true distribution poorly known due to confusion with other related species. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1900. Wingspan 10.5-12.5 mm. Day-flying, but comes to light, although less frequently than other related species. Can be separated from C. alcyonipennella and C. frischella only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds within seedheads of Red Clover, living within a movable case; case length 6 mm.

Record Details

VC10: Shanklin, one, gen det 03 July, 26 Jun (IOu);

VC11: Stubbington, one, 17 Jun; one, 23 Jul (DPH); Waterlooville, one, 30 Jul (DWhe); Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul (MJef);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, gen. det., 23 Jun (AMD); Basingstoke, two, gen det, 26 Jun (MJW)

37.048 [B&F: 0518] Coleophora mayrella (Hübner, [1813]) - Common

Common on grassland, roadside verges and waste ground throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire reported at light across much of the county, but no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 10.5-12 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds within seedheads of White Clover, living within a movable case, and can be collected and bred through as described in MBGBI Vol 3.

Record Details

VC11: Romsey, one, 02 Sep; present, 03 Sep (SRC);

VC12: Magdalen Hill Down NR, one, 23 Jun (AMD); North Waltham, one, 11 Jul (AJon); Basingstoke, one, 09 Aug (MJW)

37.049 [B&F: 0533] Pistol Case-bearer Coleophora anatipennella (Hübner, 1796) - Local

Local in scrubland, hedgerows, parks and gardens in southern England and Wales; rare elsewhere. In Hampshire virtually restricted to the south coast in the east of the county, very rare inland or in the west; on the Isle of Wight, the few records have all been on the north coast. Wingspan 12.5-17 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Blackthorn, and also Wild Cherry, Hawthorn, Apple, Pear and Rowan, living within a movable pistol-case.

Record Details

VC11: Broughton Down, one, gen. det., 01 Jul (AMD); Titchfield Haven NNR, mine, present, feeding signs on Blackthorn. , 24 Nov (DPH); Hengistbury Head NNR, larval feeding signs, present, field obs., on blackthorn. , 31 Oct (MJef)

37.050 [B&F: 0532] Coleophora albidella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Local

Local in fens, bogs, damp woodland, marshes, river-banks and damp areas throughout much of England and Wales, most frequently in the west; rare in Ireland. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight, it appears be nowhere frequent even in appropriate habitat, with the cases hard to find and most records relate to adults at light that have been critically examined. The larva feeds within buds of Grey Willow, Eared Willow and Creeping Willow, preferring young trees, living within a distinctive curled case.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, gen Det. Photo 37.050-10-4Jul24-1 (Genitalia only)., 04 Jul; one, gen Det. Photo 37.050-10-29Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 29 Jun; one, gen Det., 30 Jun; Brook Down, one, gen Det. Photo 37.050-10-25Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 25 Jun; one, gen Det. Photo 37.050-10-1Jl24-1 (Genitalia only)., 01 Jul (PBard)

37.051 [B&F: 0537] Coleophora kuehnella (Goeze, 1783) - Local

Local in oak woodland and oak scrub throughout England. Sparsely recorded in Hampshire, and more frequent in the southern half. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1900. Wingspan 14-17 mm. As an adult, the main confusion species are C. betulella, in which the costal cilia are not tipped white, and C. ibipennella, which shares the white-tipped cilia of C. kuehnella, but which is normally smaller and has the base of the cilia blackish rather than grey (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of Oak, living within a distinctive case with a characteristic 'bubble' appearance; case length 8 mm.

Record Details

VC10: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, gen. det., 18 Jun (AMD);

VC11: Botley Wood, case, one, field obs., case fixed on the access gate. Comm by email with photographs 10.vi.2024, 01 Jun (DPH det. RJD)

37.052 [B&F: 0535] Coleophora ibipennella Zeller, 1849 - Local

Local in oak woodland in the south-east of England, extending in decreasing numbers northwards and westwards to Lincolnshire, Herefordshire and Cornwall (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widely distributed and fairly common throughout. Wingspan 10-14 mm. Thoroughly confused with C. betulella in the past. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Oak, subsequently living within a movable pistol-case.

Record Details

VC11: Pigeon House Coppice, Boarhunt, one, male det gen, 12 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD)

37.053 [B&F: 0536] Coleophora betulella Heinemann, [1876] - Local

Local in heathland and birch woodland throughout much of England, southern Wales and western Ireland. In Hampshire fairly well-distributed in the north and south of the county, but apparently absent in central Hampshire east of Winchester. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10-15 mm. Thoroughly confused with C. ibipennella in the past. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Birch, subsequently living within a movable pistol-case.

Record Details

VC10: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, gen. det. New for VC10, 18 Jun (AMD);

VC11: Romsey, one, gen det. , 20 Jun; one, field obs., gen det. , 22 Jun (NRJ)

37.055 [B&F: 0541] Coleophora pyrrhulipennella Zeller, 1839 - Local

Local on heathland, moorland and bogs throughout much of Britain, north to the Great Glen. In Hampshire there are recent records from the New Forest, Wickham Common Pamber Forest and the north-eastern heaths, elsewhere there are scattered records from south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 11-14.5 mm. One of the more distinctive Coleophora. Larva feeds on leaves of Heather and Bell Heather, living within a movable case; case length 9 mm.

Record Details

VC11: Longslade Bottom, NF, case, one, field obs., conf MJW, 27 May (SKee); Parc Pale, NF, case, one, field obs., 22 Jun (DPH); Pig Bush, NF, one, 09 May; one, field obs., 13 Jun (NRJ);

VC12: Silchester Common, case, one, field obs., 25 May (TDC det. DPH)

37.059 [B&F: 0538] Coleophora vibicella (Hübner, [1813]) - pRDB2

Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) in rough pastures and woodland rides, declining, and now probably restricted to Hampshire and adjoining counties, a priority species under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. In Hampshire recorded recently from Beaulieu, Hayling Island, Stubbington and, most notably, Botley Wood; on the Isle of Wight recorded recently only from Newtown NR. Wingspan 17-22 mm. Almost always recorded in the larval stage, when the cases are fairly easy to find where they are present; the adult can only be separated from similar Coleophora by dissection of the genitalia. Larva mines leaves of Dyer's Greenweed, living within a movable case; case length 19 mm.

Record Details

VC10: Newtown Meadows, case, 28, field obs., 18 Jun (AMD);

VC11: MoD Frater, case, seven, field obs., minimum approx count. 7 at SU5971 0424, remainder around SU5980 0414, 26 Jun; case, 243, field obs., minimum approx count. 7 at SU5971 0424, remainder around SU5980 0414, 26 Jun; Hayling Billy, case, 822, field obs., 60 minute timed count, 25 Jun (AMD)

37.061 [B&F: 0530] Coleophora lixella Zeller, 1849 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland, calcareous grassland, sand-dunes and rocky slopes in parts of the British Isles, predominantly coastal in the north of its range. Restricted in Hampshire to a handful of sites, including Porton Down, Oxenbourne, Portsdown, Leckford, Micheldever Spoil Heaps, Lower Test Marshes and Broughton Down. Recorded on the Isle of Wight at Freshwater in 2011, for the first time in over a century. Wingspan 16-21 mm. Flies in afternoon sunshine and at night. Similar to Basil-thyme Case-bearer C. tricolor, but with upperside of apical portion of antenna white (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of Wild Thyme and various grasses, living within a movable case; case length 11 mm.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater Bay, one, 28 Jun (SDav);

VC11: Broughton Down, one, 01 Jul (AMD)

37.063 [B&F: 0544] Coleophora albicosta (Haworth, 1828) - Common

Common in rough grassland, downland and heathland throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire common in the south, and on the heaths in the north-east of the county, with scattered records elsewhere; no recent records from the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 12-15.5 mm. Imago is one of the more easily recognisable species, and well-marked specimens may safely be identified without recourse to dissection. Larva feeds within seedpods of Gorse, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Holmsley Passage, NF, one, field obs., 08 Aug (SKee); Titchfield Common, two, 17 May (F.M.G.); Waterlooville, one, 14 May; three, 25 May (DWhe); Old Winchester Hill, two, 31 May (F.M.G.); Hengistbury Head NNR, one, 15 May; Hengistbury Head, one, 30 Jul; three, 26 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 26 Jun; one, 10 May (MJef); Sway, one, 12 May; one, 23 May; one, 26 May; one, 30 May; one, 31 May; one, 01 Jun (SKee);

VC12: Whitehill, Bordon, one, 10 May (ASto)

37.065 [B&F: 0549] Coleophora pennella ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in dry sandy areas, calcareous grassland and on shingle beaches in England, south-east of a line from Gibraltar Point to Portland Bill. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 15-21 mm. Larva mines leaves of Viper's-bugloss, living and feeding within a movable case; case length 12 mm.

Record Details

VC11: Portsdown, case, two, field obs., 2 cases on viper's bugloss, photo provided. , 19 Jun (DWal); Portsdown Hill, case, three, field obs., 28 Jun; Portsdown, case, one, field obs., 17 Jun (DPH)

37.066 [B&F: 0526] Larch Case-bearer Coleophora laricella (Hübner, [1817]) - Common

Common in woodland throughout much of the British Isles, except for the extreme north of Scotland, the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded widely, but thinly, with the usual cluster of records in the south-east of the county, and probably under-recorded elsewhere. Wingspan 8-11 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of European Larch, living within a movable case, causing sufficient damage to be a serious pest in some areas.

Record Details

VC11: Burley New Inclosure, NF, case, one, field obs., on Larch. , 14 Apr (DPH); Romsey, three, to pheromone lure, to C. laricella lure at 12.30. , 06 Jun; two, to pheromone lure, to C. laricella lure at 14.00 . One gen det NRJ. , 11 Jun; three, to pheromone lure, to C. laricella lure at 09.00. , 12 Jun (NRJ); Botley Wood, case, one, field obs., 24 Mar (DPH)

37.069 [B&F: 0587] Coleophora caespititiella Zeller, 1839 - Common

Common in woodland clearings, damp meadows and marshes, both salt and fresh-water, throughout much of England, Wales and southern Ireland. In Hampshire widespread; the paucity of records from the Isle of Wight no doubt reflects historical under-recording, as evidenced by an increase in known range in recent years. Wingspan 8-10 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection. Larva feeds within seed capsules of Compact Rush, Soft-rush, Jointed Rush, Hard Rush and Saltmarsh Rush, subsequently living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC10: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, gen. det., 18 Jun (AMD);

VC11: Romsey, one, gen det. , 03 Jun (NRJ); Waterlooville, one, gen det. , 17 Jun (DWhe det. KKer);

VC12: Odiham Common, one, netted, gen. det., 02 Jun (AMD)

37.071 [B&F: 0582] Coleophora glaucicolella Wood, 1892 - Common

Common in marshes, fens, damp meadows, woodland rides and saltmarshes throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight occurs principally in the south of the county and the north of the Island, with isolated records in the north of the county, at Sherborne St John, Fleet Pond, Eelmoor Marsh and Winnall Moor. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Very similar to C. alticolella. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds on seeds of Compact Rush, Soft-rush, Hard Rush and Saltmarsh Rush, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC10: Speedwell, Cranmore, NF, one, gen. det., 18 Jun (AMD); Haddon's Pits, case, two, field obs., vacated larval cases on Hard Rush, 20 Mar; Sandown Levels, case, present, field obs., numerous cases found on seed heads of Juncus inflexus (Hard Rush), 16 Jan; New Bridge Pools, St Helens, case, one, field obs., case found on Juncus effusus (Soft Rush). Larva examined, T1,2,3 sclerites roughly equal in size, 03 Oct (IOu);

VC11: Itchen Valley C.P., one, female det gen, 19 Jul (F.M.G. det. RJD); Stanpit Marsh LNR, case, 10, field obs., abundant cases on sea rush. , 04 Oct (PAB)

37.073 [B&F: 0584] Coleophora alticolella Zeller, 1849 - Common

Common on heathland, damp meadows, marshes and a wide range of other habitats throughout much of the British Isles. Probably the most ubiquitous species of Coleophora occurring in the British Isles, having been recorded from almost every county and often in great abundance (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight widespread and common, most frequent in the south-east. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Very similar to C. glaucicolella. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds on seeds of Soft-rush and Heath Rush, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, gen Det., 29 Jun (PBard);

VC12: Rye Common, two, netted, gen. det., 24 May (AMD)

37.075 [B&F: 0575] Coleophora salinella Stainton, 1859 - Nationally Scarce A

Nationally scarce (Na) in saltmarshes throughout much of England. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded only from the saltmarshes in the south-east of the county and on the Island. Wingspan 8.5-13 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds on seeds of Sea-purslane, Grass-leaved Orache and Spear-leaved Orache, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Hamble Common, case, six, field obs., on Grass-leaved Orache. , 12 Sep (DPH); Hengistbury Head NNR, mine, present, sea Purslane. , 27 Oct (JOug)

37.077 [B&F: 0552] Coleophora lassella Staudinger, 1859 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in bare muddy places and sand-dunes in the south-western counties of England and Ireland, and the Channel Island. In Hampshire mainly restricted to the south-east corner of the county, with a few records from bogs in the New Forest; on the Isle of Wight, recorded at Yarmouth in 1992, but not subsequently. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds within seed capsules of Toad Rush, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Linford Bottom, two, gen det, 05 Aug (CLew); Titchfield Common, one, home moth trap. Male, genitalia 10,586. New for site., 01 Aug (DWal det. RJD); Botley Wood, four, gen. det., 05 Aug (AMD);

VC12: Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, one, female, gen. det. Ben Dale, 13 Aug (BGD)

37.078 [B&F: 0585] Coleophora maritimella Newman, 1873 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on saltmarshes along the coast of England and Wales. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight exclusively confined to the coast, where declining, and now largely restricted to the south-east of the county. Wingspan 9-11 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds within seedheads of Sea Rush, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Hengistbury Head NNR, larva, one, field obs., sea Rush. , 27 Oct (JOug)

37.083 [B&F: 0565] Coleophora saxicolella (Duponchel, [1843]) - Local

Local on waste ground, farmland and rough ground throughout much of the British Isles, but not in the Highlands or Islands of Scotland. In Hampshire widely distributed in small numbers, mainly inland; recorded once on the Isle of Wight, to light at Ventnor in August 1987. Wingspan 13-16 mm. Imago very similar to C. sternipennella, from which only reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on seeds of Orache and Goosefoot, living within a movable case. Case indistinguishable from those of C. sternipennella, C. versurella and C. vestianella.

Record Details

VC10: Totland, one, gen. Det. Female, 13 Aug (AiSmi);

VC11: Brownwich Cliffs, Titchfield, one, det gen, 16 Aug (F.M.G. det. RJD);

VC12: Basingstoke: Down Grange Meadow, two, female, gen. det. Ben Dale (2), 13 Aug (BGD)

37.084 [B&F: 0566] Coleophora sternipennella (Zetterstedt, 1839) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on waste ground, farmland and rough ground in England, south of a line from The Wash to the Severn estuary, but also in the north-eastern counties, North Wales and the Isle of Man (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire more often on the coast that C. saxicolella, and virtually confined to Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 10.5-15 mm. Imago very similar to C. saxicolella, from which only reliably separated by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on seeds of Fat-hen, living within a movable case. Case indistinguishable from those of C. saxicolella, C. versurella and C. vestianella.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, gen det, 02 Aug (MGT)

37.085 [B&F: 0569] Coleophora squamosella Stainton, 1856 - pRDB2

Scarce on waste ground, roadside verges and calcareous grassland in central southern and south-eastern England and the Breckland district of East Anglia (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire known from a few locations, around Chilbolton in the north, where last recorded in 1992, and Horsea Island and Queen Elizabeth CP, Petersfield. A case observed at Micheldever, VC12 was the first for that vice-county for 30 years. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 11-13 mm. The larva feeds on seeds of Blue Fleabane, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC12: Micheldever, case, one, field obs., 18 Oct (AMD)

37.088 [B&F: 0573] Coleophora atriplicis Meyrick, [1928] - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in saltmarshes throughout much of England, Wales and western Ireland; the most widespread and common of the saltmarsh Coleophoridae feeding on Chenopodiaceae (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight present in suitable habitat in the south-east of the county and on the north coast of the Island. Wingspan 12-14 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds on seeds of Sea-purslane, Annual Sea-blite, Glasswort and Grass-leaved Orache, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Northney, case, one, field obs., 18 Sep (AMD); Hengistbury Head NNR, larva, two, field obs., sea Purslane. , 27 Oct (JOug)

37.090 [B&F: 0577] Coleophora artemisicolella Bruand, [1855] - Vagrant/Accidental

Local on waste ground, rough grassland and roadside verges throughout much of England and Wales, more numerous in the south and east. In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight found chiefly close to the coast in the south-east of the county, with isolated records in the north of the county from Deadwater Valley, Stockbridge Down, Leckford, and Wildern, near Andover. Wingspan 10-13 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds on seeds and leaves of Mugwort, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Alver Valley CP, larval feeding signs, present, field obs., on Mugwort, at approx. SU581008. Record by email 25.ix.2024. , 25 Sep (DWal); Carter's Copse, Gosport, larval feeding signs, one, field obs., feeding sign on Mugwort. , 28 Sep (DPH)

37.093 [B&F: 0559] Coleophora peribenanderi Toll, 1943 - Common

Common in rough grassland, waste ground, roadside verges and woodland rides throughout much of England and Wales, rare elsewhere. In Hampshire common in the south-east, but otherwise only sparsely recorded and apparently absent from the New Forest; on the Isle of Wight, generally uncommon. Wingspan 12.5-15 mm. Very similar to C. therinella, from which only separated in 1942. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Carduus, Cirsium and Arctium, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC10: Freshwater, one, gen Det. Photo 37.093-10-24Jun24-1 (Dead adult + Genitalia)., 24 Jun; one, gen Det. Photo 37.093-10-29Jun24-1 (Genitalia only)., 29 Jun (PBard);

VC11: Linford Bottom, one, gen det, 05 Aug (CLew)

37.095 [B&F: 0556] Coleophora trochilella (Duponchel, [1843]) - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) on downland, open scrubland and grassy slopes across southern England and Wales, north to Yorkshire. In Hampshire recorded predominantly from the south-east, where the majority of records are from Southsea, Portsmouth and Botley Wood, elsewhere individuals have been recorded at Leckford, Eelmoor Marsh SSSI and Barton-on-Sea. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight since 1969. Wingspan 11-14 mm. The main confusion species is C. follicularis, from which it is separable only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva mines leaves of Mugwort, Ox-eye Daisy, Tansy, Wormwood and Yarrow, living within a movable case; case length 10 mm.

Record Details

VC10: Compton Down, one, swept, gen Det. Photo 37.095-10-2Jul24-1 (Genitalia only)., 02 Jul (PBard)

37.099 [B&F: 0553] Coleophora striatipennella Nylander [1848] - Common

Common in rough grassland, waste ground, woodland rides, damp woodland, marshes, river-banks and other damp areas throughout much of the British Isles. In Hampshire fairly well-distributed, with the usual concentration of records in the south-east, probably under-recorded elsewhere. First recorded on the Isle of Wight at Brighstone Down in 2009. Wingspan 11-13 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva feeds within seed capsules of Lesser Stitchwort, Common Chickweed, Common Mouse-ear and Water Chickweed, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC10: Newtown Meadows, one, field obs., gen. det., 18 Jun (AMD);

VC11: Linford Bottom, two, gen det, 05 Aug (CLew); Botley Wood, one, gen. det., 05 Aug (AMD); Portsmouth, one, genitalia checked., 12 May (IRT);

VC12: Odiham Common, two, netted, m & f gen. det., 02 Jun; Rye Common, one, netted, gen. det., 24 May (AMD)

37.100 [B&F: 0525] Coleophora solitariella Zeller, 1849 - Nationally Scarce B

Nationally scarce (Nb) in hedgerows and open woodland in southern England, as far north as Lincolnshire, and eastern Wales (MBGBI Vol 3). In Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight recorded only a handful of times, mainly in the south of the county, with a two records from the Island. Wingspan 10-12 mm. Like many of the Coleophora, identification of the adult requires dissection, and finding the larval cases on Greater Stitchwort, where it lives within a movable case, is the best method of discovery.

Record Details

VC11: Thatchers Copse, Brownwich, case, six, field obs., 29 Apr (DPH)

37.102 [B&F: 0563] Coleophora argentula (Stephens, 1834) - Common

Common on waste ground and rough grassland, and by ditches and freshwater margins, throughout much of southern England, Wales and central Scotland. In south Hampshire, cases are common to abundant on yarrow, especially near the coast, but recorded less frequently in the north and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 9.5-13 mm. More frequently recorded in the larval stage, when the cases are fairly easy to find where they are present; the imago can be separated from several very similar Coleophora species only by dissection of the genitalia. Larva feeds on flowers and seedheads of Yarrow and Sneezewort, living within a movable case; case length 5-6 mm.

Record Details

VC10: Whitwell Road, Ventnor, one, confirmed by dissection., 02 Aug (MGT);

VC11: Portsdown Hill, case, eight, field obs., on Yarrow. , 15 Sep (DPH); Milton Common, case, present, field obs., several on Yarrow, 03 Oct (AMD); Hengistbury Head, case, five, field obs., on Yarrow seedheads. , 13 Sep; Riversmeet Meadows, Christchurch, case, seven, field obs., common and at least 2 or 3 on every clump of seedheads. , 17 Sep; Hengistbury Head, case, four, field obs., 09 Sep; Keyhaven Marsh, case, three, field obs., only on one seedhead in a small patch. , 03 Oct (MJef); Alver Valley CP, case, 14, field obs., on Yarrow. , 13 Sep; Gilkicker Point, case, five, field obs., 04 Oct (DPH); Sinah Common, Hayling, case, 10, field obs., larval cases frequent on yarrow seedheads. , 09 Nov (WLan)

37.103 [B&F: 0555] Coleophora follicularis (Vallot, 1802) - Local

Local in damp meadows, marshes, river-banks and woodland rides throughout much of Britain, but not in northern Scotland; occurs also in the southern half of Ireland and in the Channel Islands. In southern Hampshire, widespread and common in the east, notably in and around Botley Wood, and also recorded from the Beaulieu Estate and Needs Ore; very rare in the north of the county, where the only recent records are from Leckford, and on the Isle of Wight. Wingspan 13-15 mm. Very similar to C. trochilella, from which only separated in 1962. Like many of the Coleophora, imagines are virtually impossible to identify without recourse to dissection, and the larvae, which live in cases of characteristic form and which can sometimes be found on the foodplant, may be easier to identify by comparison against a reference collection. Larva mines leaves of Hemp-agrimony, Common Fleabane and Ploughman's-spikenard, living within a movable case.

Record Details

VC11: Chandlers Ford, one, 02 Jun (BEll); Stubbington, case, three, field obs., on Fleabane. , 05 May; case, two, field obs., on Fleabane. , 19 May (DPH)