Lep:
Coleophoridae
37.055 Coleophora
pyrrhulipennella Zeller, 1839
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Food Plant: Erica sp. (Heather) or Calluna sp.(Ling)
Mine: September - May
Notes: The final case is around 9mm long and shining black. Note the thin keel in the centre, which swells the case.
Data: 01.v.2015, Sandy, Beds., VC30, Andy Banthorpe
Image:© Melissa Banthorpe
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