Coleophoridae

02442 Coleophora limoniella (=Goniodoma), (Stainton, 1884)

BF0488 (ABH37.003)

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General Information

The larvae feed in flowers and seeds forming a case in an eaten-out husk. The cases are disgarded as the larvae outgrow them.

Overwinters as Overwinters as a larva.
Flies during the day

Wingspan: 10-11mm.
Foodplant(s): Common Sea-lavender (Limonium vulgare)
Flying: One generation, July-August
UK Presence: Resident
National status:

Habitat

Coastal areas.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in Bulgaria.