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Coleophora alticolella
Common Rush Case-bearer Zeller, 1849
Coleophoridae
584 / 37.073
Photo © Jim Swalwell,  14/06/2024 - Watermill Broad

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Grey Rush Case-bearer
Coleophora glaucicolella
Wingspan: 10 - 12 mm
Flight: June and July, possibly late April and May
Foodplant:   Juncus
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C4
Status
Abundant.
The most widespread and common British Coleophora species, occurring wherever the appropriate rush species grow.
The larval cases are indistinguishable from those of C. glaucicolella and adults resemble several other Coleophora species.

[MBGBI vol3 p326]

Determination by Genitalia Examination Required

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

Recorded in 37 (50%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1984.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
06/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
12/08/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
29/06/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
24/06/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
21/06/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
21/06/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
21/06/2024328TF91Dereham
18/06/2024128TF91Gressenhall
14/06/2024128TL79Cranwich
02/06/2024128TF92North Elmham
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