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Coleophora laricella
Larch Case-bearer (Hübner, 1817)
Coleophoridae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  24/06/2015 - North Elmham

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Similar Species: None
Wingspan: 8-11mm
Flight: June - July
Foodplant:   European Larch
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C1
Status
Common where foodplant found.
When occurring in large numbers, entire trees can be damaged, the needles turning pale as the larvae eat them from within.
Leaf-mine: July to October, feeding again from April to May.

[MBGBI vol3, p282]

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Recorded in 30 (41%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
Additional Stats
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
30/04/2025+28TF80Hilborough
19/10/2024+27TG20Norwich (Earlham)
29/06/2024128TF63Heacham
21/06/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
02/06/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
28/05/2024128TF63Snettisham / Ingoldisthorpe
13/04/2024228TF62Sandringham
03/04/2024128TL79Mundford
03/04/2024128TF63Ken Hill Wood / Snettisham
22/03/2024728TF63Dersingham
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