Coleophora ibipennella
Coleophora ibipennella
37.052 BF535
Wingspan c. 12mm.
Distributed mainly in the south-east of England, this species occupies oak woodland. Confusion over its distribution is compounded by the fact that this species was formerly known as ardeaepennella, and the previous ibipennella is a birch (Betula) feeder, now known as betulella.
The larva feeds on oak (Quercus), building a distinctive 'pistol-case' with a 'handle' of pale greyish silk.
The adults have white forewings and are similar to a number of other species, with only subtle differences in size and patterning in the forewing cilia to help distinguish them. They fly in July and August.
Distributed mainly in the south-east of England, this species occupies oak woodland. Confusion over its distribution is compounded by the fact that this species was formerly known as ardeaepennella, and the previous ibipennella is a birch (Betula) feeder, now known as betulella.
The larva feeds on oak (Quercus), building a distinctive 'pistol-case' with a 'handle' of pale greyish silk.
The adults have white forewings and are similar to a number of other species, with only subtle differences in size and patterning in the forewing cilia to help distinguish them. They fly in July and August.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 24 |
| July | 64 |
| August | 2 |
| September | 2 |
| October | 3 |
| November | 2 |
| December | 0 |
