Coleophora lutarea

    Stitchwort Flower Moth

    ColeophoridaeABH 37.002 B&F 487

    A resident of woodland with populations of Greater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea, also being found along hedgerows and country lanes adjacent to woods.  Strangely scarce and local, it can regularly be recorded in some woods whilst being absent from similar, adjacent woods.  Best found by day in spring.

    Adult Verification Grade: 2

    Case Verification Grade: C2

    Stitchwort Case-bearer (Coleophora lutarea) photographed in Somerset by Christopher Iles