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Coleophora kuehnella
Cloaked Case-bearer (Goeze, 1783)
Coleophoridae
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Photo © Nigel Voaden,  08/07/2021 - Winterton Dunes

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Birch Pistol Case-bearer
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Oak Pistol Case-bearer
Coleophora ibipennella
Wingspan: 14-17mm
Flight: June to July
Foodplant:   Oak.
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C2
Status
Widespread.
Oak woodland preferring margins and rides with plenty of sunshine.
Mainly nocturnal.
Larva feeds on Oak, living and feeding in a movable pistol-case.

[MBGBI vol3 p268]

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required.

Recorded in 26 (35%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
04/09/2024128TL98Bridgham
08/07/2024128TF91Dereham 
23/06/2024128TL78Weeting Heath (Gravelpit Wood)
21/06/2024128TF63Dersingham
12/07/2023127TG32Honing / Crostwight Common
28/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
25/06/2023128TF83North Creake
25/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
24/06/2023128TF92North Elmham
24/06/2023128TF62Sandringham
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