Coleophora lixella

Downland Case-bearer
Family

Coleophoridae

Species Codes

B&F 530 RES 37.061

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Record Verification

Grade 3 adults are hard to separate from other species, so photos showing all critical ID features will be required, or in some cases a voucher specimen (seek advice before releasing the moth).

Grade C3 the case can be confused with others, so a good quality photo or specimen of the case & plant/pabulum, as well as the bred moth, is required.

Distribution Map

The map below shows all records of Coleophora lixella (Downland Case-bearer) in the Kent database. If you've got a dot to add, please submit your records to us. Use the control below to filter by time span:

Phenology

The graph below shows at which time of the year Coleophora lixella (Downland Case-bearer) can be expected to be recorded in Kent. Use the controls below to filter by VC and time span:

Reporting Rate

The graph below shows how the number of records of Coleophora lixella (Downland Case-bearer) submitted each year has changed over time. Use the control below to filter by VC:

Photo Gallery

Below is a selection of Coleophora lixella (Downland Case-bearer) images from Kent. If you would like to contribute any photographs, please email mothsinkent@gmail.com. Click on a photo if you would like to see it larger.

External Links

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