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Coleophora taeniipennella
Small Rush Case-bearer

Herrich-Schäffer, 1855581 / 37.074

Norfolk status
Frequents marshes, river-banks and damp areas.
The larvae feed on the seeds and create a silken case with the seed husk around it.

[MBGBI vol3 p322]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

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

Recorded in 20 (27%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2024.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
19/07/2024128TF92North Elmham
08/07/2023227TG32Irstead / Catfield
06/07/2023128TF64Holme
02/07/2023128TF92North Elmham
24/06/2023128TF62Sandringham
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Wingspan: 10-12mm
Flight: June to July
Foodplant:   Jointed Rush, Sharp-flowered Rush.
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C2
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