Coleophora discordella
Coleophora discordella
37.044 BF547
Wingspan 11-13 mm.
A fairly common species occurring widely throughout the British Isles in a range of habitats where the foodplant is to be found.
The adult is a buff or brown colour with a white costal streak and some other smaller white streaks. It flies mainly in July.
The larva feeds on bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus spp.), building a pistol-like case from silk and excised pieces of leaf.
A fairly common species occurring widely throughout the British Isles in a range of habitats where the foodplant is to be found.
The adult is a buff or brown colour with a white costal streak and some other smaller white streaks. It flies mainly in July.
The larva feeds on bird's-foot trefoil (Lotus spp.), building a pistol-like case from silk and excised pieces of leaf.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 11 |
| May | 35 |
| June | 54 |
| July | 34 |
| August | 12 |
| September | 18 |
| October | 9 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 1 |
