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Coleophora glaucicolella
Grey Rush Case-bearer
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Coleophora alticolella
Common Rush Case-bearer

Zeller, 1849584 / 37.073

Norfolk 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 (gen. det.) 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

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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
06/09/2024128TF92North Elmham
12/08/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
29/06/2024127TG04Cley next the Sea
24/06/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
21/06/2024127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
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Wingspan: 10 - 12 mm
Flight: June and July, possibly late April and May
Foodplant:   Juncus
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C4
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