Coleophora ochrea
Coleophora ochrea
37.06 BF531
Wingspan 15-19 mm.
This rather large Coleophorid is locally distributed mainly in the southern counties of England and Wales.
It occupies dry calcareous habitats, where the larval foodplant, common rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium) grows, preferring plants that overhang ledges.
The larva (September to May) builds a case from leaf fragments, adding sections as it grows, creating a long narrow and distinctive case.
The adults fly in July and August and have ochreous forewings, as described in the scientific name.
This rather large Coleophorid is locally distributed mainly in the southern counties of England and Wales.
It occupies dry calcareous habitats, where the larval foodplant, common rock-rose (Helianthemum nummularium) grows, preferring plants that overhang ledges.
The larva (September to May) builds a case from leaf fragments, adding sections as it grows, creating a long narrow and distinctive case.
The adults fly in July and August and have ochreous forewings, as described in the scientific name.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 3 |
| June | 5 |
| July | 5 |
| August | 6 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
