Coleophoridae
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Coleophora coracipennella
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Coleophora serratella
Common Case-bearer

(Linnaeus, 1761)493 / 37.015

Norfolk status
Commonest species of British Coleophorid.
The indistinct rings near the tip of the antenna can help distinguish it from some of the similar species.
Examination of the genitalia is required.

Leaf-mine: Larva mines then forms a case fixed at an angle of twigs for the winter.

[MBGBI vol3 p215]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

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

Recorded in 52 (70%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1874.
Last Recorded in 2025.
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Determination
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Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
29/05/2025128TL79Cranwich
28/05/2025128TL79Mundford
22/05/2025628TL99Rockland St Peter
18/05/2025128TL99Little Ellingham
17/05/20251728TL79Cranwich
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Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: July - Aug
Foodplant:   Birch, Elm, Alder, Hazel
Nat Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C2
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