Food Plant: Salix spp (Willows and Sallows)

Egg: on the leaf

Mine: autumn-May

Notes: the early case is not described. this is found in fens and boggy areas (including damp woodland). The case is adorned with white hairs (from the leaves) - as shown and has the end curved over.

National Status: Local

Bradley No: 532

Data: 22.vi.2005, Dersingham Bog, Norfolk, VC28

Image:© Jon Clifton