| 37.069 ~ 0587 ~ Coleophora caespititiella ~ Buff Rush Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. Widespread and locally common throughout England and Wales and from the Edinburgh area of Scotland. Montgomeryshire Status Found at a few sites across the county. Wingspan : M & F, 8-10mm. Confusion species It is often impossible to separate the adults of some species. In some cases differences can be seen in various life stages. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Rush spp. Lifestage data Case-bearing/seed miner. Eggs laid on a floret. Larva feeds within seed capsule making a case in the final instar. Pupates within case. |
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| Montgomeryshire photos | ||
 Photo by MDH, 26th May 2011, Llanfyllin. Male, confrmed by gen det. |
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