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Coleophora betulella Heinemann, 1877

A rather local species in Belgium, though not uncommon. Hitherto only recorded from 3 provinces.

The larva lives in a black pistol-case on Betula. It hibernates.

The adults fly in June and July.


Belgium, Antwerpen, Viersel, 26 June 2004.
(Photo © Leo Janssen)

Comments to Willy De Prins or Chris Steeman
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