37.049 BF533 – Coleophoridae – Coleophora anatipennella

Coleophoridae – Coleophora anatipennella – Pistol Case-bearer

STATUS – Locally common where there is Hawthorn and Blackthorn

ID POINTERS – Whitish in colour with a scattering of brownish-grey scales. Long white antennae and white legs. A number of similar species. 

FLIGHT PERIOD – On the wing during June & July 

IMAGES – Kings Newton, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©

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