37.106 .... B&F 0560
Coleophora paripennella (Zeller, 1839)
Status .....Probably widespread around Nottinghamshire, occurring where Knapweed (Centaurea) grows. Larval cases and occasionally adults, can be found on the hostplant, even where these are quite isolated.
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Adult reared ex-larva, photographed May 2008
 
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Larval case photographed at Clipstone Old Quarter August 2023
 
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Larval case photographed near Market Warsop, May 2008
 
 
Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Coleophora paripennella
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Trevor and Dilys Pendleton. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Tim Sexton.

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Updated September 2023
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