Vulnerable (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) on saltmarshes in south-eastern England, from Hampshire to Suffolk. Not recorded from the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan male 8-10 mm, female wingless. The male flies in sunshine. Larva feeds on Common Saltmarsh-grass, living within a movable case; case length 8-12 mm.
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Detail records |
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VC11 South Hampshire |
Hound Shore (SU40) | 04-Jun-1974 | one | Dickson, Richard | Adult |
Northney, Hayling (SU70) | 07-Jun-1986 | one | Langmaid, JR; Pelham-Clinton, EC | Adult |
Hamble Common (SU40) | 18-Apr-2009 | one | Elliott, Brian | Case |
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