37.102 (BF563)

Yarrow Case-bearer   

Coleophora argentula
Micro
Coleophoridae
Adult: 4
Resident. Rare.

Recording Method

Flies from dusk. Attracted to light.

Life cycle

Larvae September to May. Adults fly July and August.

Larval foodplants

Yarrow, Sneezewort, and Ribwort Plantain.

History

The first for D&G was one to light at Garheugh Port (VC74) on 22 July 2024.

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

VC74 VC73 VC72
Last recorded

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

 East Scotland Butterfly Conservation website - national distribution maps and phenology

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