37.072 BF578 - Coleophoridae - Coleophora otidipennella - Wood-rush Case-bearer

37.072 BF578 - Coleophoridae - Coleophora otidipennella - Wood-rush Case-bearer - (Hübner, 1817)

Adult Micro: CAT 4 - Gen. Det. Required -

Larval Case: C4 - As C3 but also a Gen.Det. required -

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- Significant Record / Very Rare / Vagrant - Leaf Miner

Taxonomy: Micro >> . >> Coleophoridae

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ID Difficulty: Red

- difficult to identify - detailed examination required, often a Gen Det and/or specimen and quality photographs are required.

ID pointers: Has a greyish colouration and appearance with numerous whitish streaks.

Distribution: (First record: 05/09/2021 at Hathersage ) - (Last record: 05/09/2021 at Hathersage ) - A first record for the VC57 and the county – one 9th May 2021- Hathersage – the late Claire Miles (Gen Det)

Flight Period: April / May / June /

- Larvae feed on the seeds of Wood Rush, forming a white or yellowish case.

Moth Activity: Cathemeral

*** Last updated on 12 March 2025 by TD ***

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Wingspan: 10-12mm

Food Plant: Field Wood Rush

Last Recorded Date: 05/09/2021

First Recorded Date: 05/09/2021

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Coleophora otidipennella – 9th May 2021 – Hathersage – The late Claire Miles – Gen Det

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