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Coleophora tricolor

Checklist Number
37.062 [B&F: 0529]

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:tricolor
Authority:Walsingham, 1899

Endangered (proposed as a future Red Data Book species) and confined to unimproved grassland in the Breckland area of East Anglia, a species of conservation concern under the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Not recorded in Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight to date. Wingspan 16-19 mm. Similar to C. lixella, but with upperside of apical portion of antenna ringed fuscous (MBGBI Vol 3). Larva mines leaves of Basil Thyme and various grasses, living within a movable case; case length 9 mm.