37.040 BF524

Coleophora lithargyrinella

Zeller, 1849

Wingspan 11-13.5 mm.

This moth is very widespread throughout Britain, but is found sparingly and locally.

The larval case is very distinctive when fully grown as it is a pale pink colour and has a double dorsal keel.

The moth is univoltine - being found in June and July. It favours two habitats, being found in coastal areas, where sea campion (Silene maritima) grows, or woodland - where its foodplant is stitchwort (Stellaria spp.).