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Small World Discoveries
by Tony Enticknap - tickspics
Taking a close look at insects and other small species that can be found in and around East Dorset and the New Forest ...
Grey Alder Case-bearer
Coleophora binderella
LEPIDOPTERA | Gelechioidea
Coleophoridae (Case-bearer Moths)
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Checklist ref.              37.030
Designation:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 'micro moth'
Status:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â widespread, but local where suitable habitat occurs
Typical habitat:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â heaths with mature birches, woodland with hazels, and alder carrs
Larval foodplant:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â birches, hazels and alders
Flight behaviour:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â flies at night, and to light
Flight season:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â June - July
Holt Heath, East Dorset | June 22
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