Coleophora pennella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)

General Information

Larvae have a distinctive case made from hairy leaf fragments of the foodplant.

Wingspan: 15-20 mm
Foodplant(s): Viper's-bugloss (Echium vulgare), Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria)
Flying: One generation, June-July

Habitat

Shingle beaches and dry calcareous or sandy soils.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.

02680 Coleophora pennella, ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)