Coleophora mayrella

(Hübner, [1813])
Metallic Coleophora

Sort #: 1275 | P #: 591599.1 | MPG #: 1387 | PFG Page #: 56
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Larval feeding type: Seed feeder, in a tubular silk seed case
Larval substrate: Trifolium repens (White Clover)
Phenology: Adult: 5/23 to 9/05 (27 records)

Comment: A small metallic species (FWL 4.7-5.9mm), males tend to be larger than females. Very similar to C. deauratella (both have thickened antennal bases in both sexes), but can be distinguished by the white-ringed antennae.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1872
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 31