Coleophora pennella
Bugloss Case-bearer
Bugloss Case-bearer
Coleophora pennella
Bugloss Case-bearer
37.065 BF549
Wingspan c.15-20 mm.
An inhabitant of shingle beaches and dry chalky habitats, the recent known distribution of this species is in south-east England and East Anglia, with scattered records elsewhere.
The larva feeds on viper's bugloss (Echium vulgare) and alkanet (Anchus officinale), in a distinctive case made from hairy leaf fragments of the foodplant.
Adults are on the wing in June and July.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 1 |
| May | 6 |
| June | 8 |
| July | 5 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 1 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
