37.104 (BF567)

Large Orache Case-bearer   Large Orache Case-bearer

Coleophora adspersella
Micro
Coleophoridae
Adult: 4
Larval Case: 3
Resident. Rare.

Recording Method

Attracted to light.

Life cycle

Larvae late summer to the following spring. Adults fly June to August.

Larval foodplants

Oracle and Sea-purslane.

History

The first for D&G was one to light at Southwick Coast (VC73) on 5 July 2024.

record(s) from hectad(s) in D&G

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded 2024
Large Orache Case-bearer (Coleophora Adspersella) In Resting Position © Iain Leach
Large Orache Case-bearer (Coleophora Adspersella) In Resting Position © Iain Leach
Large Orache Case-bearer (Coleophora Adspersella) – Male © Iain Leach
Larval Case Of The Large Orache Case-bearer © Janet Graham Via Flickr – (from North Wales 2011)
Large Orache Case-bearer (Coleophora Adspersella) In Resting Position © Iain LeachLarge Orache Case-bearer (Coleophora Adspersella) – Male © Iain LeachLarval Case Of The Large Orache Case-bearer © Janet Graham Via Flickr – (from North Wales 2011)

 UK Moths website - further information on species (with photos)

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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