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Coleophora limosipennella (Duponchel, 1843) [Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae] Ornix limosipennella Duponchel, 1843. Hist. Nat. Lép. Fr. Suppl. 4: 296. Coleophora limosipennella (Duponchel, 1843).

Leaf-mine: This species produces a distinctive larval case in its later stages with a noticeably serrated upper edge, and affixed almost parallel to the leaf surface. The larvae overwinter when small and recommence feeding in late spring (UKMoths). Larva: Details unknown. Pupa: Details unknown. Hosts in Britain: Ulmaceae       Ulmus     British leafminers Ulmus     Plant, in Pitkin & Plant, 2005 Ulmus     UKMoths Hosts elsewhere: Ulmaceae       Ulmus     Nederlandse bladmineerders Time of year - mines: September to October, feeding again in June and July (British leafminers). Time of year - adults: The elusive adults emerge in June and July (UKMoths). Distribution in Britain: Distributed mainly in the south and south-east of England (UKMoths) including Brecon, East Kent, North Ebudes, North Essex, North Hants, South Essex, South Hants, Surrey and Warwick (NBN Gateway distribution map - BRERC, HBRG, JNCC, NE). Distribution elsewhere: Widespread in Europe including Albania, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Danish mainland, Estonia, Finland, French mainland, Germany, Greek mainland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Norwegian mainland, Poland, Romania, Sardinia, Sicily, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands. Also recorded in Near East (Karsholt & van Nieukerken in Fauna Europaea). Parasitoids: Unknown.

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Last updated 27-Sep-2008  Brian Pitkin