Coleophora mayrella

(Hübner, 1813)
Metallic Coleophora

Sort #: 699 | P3 #: 421646 | 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 (18 records)

Comment: Very similar to C. deauratella, but can be distinguished by the white-ringed antennae

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1872
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 21