Coleophoridae
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Photo © Dave Appleton,  10/07/2016 - North Elmham - male (gen det)

Immature stages

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Coleophora betulella
Birch Pistol Case-bearer
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Coleophora ibipennella
Oak Pistol Case-bearer

Zeller, 1849535 / 37.052
=Forest Case-bearer

Norfolk status
Widespread.
Distributed mainly in the south-east of England.
Larva mines leaves of Oak, subsequently living in a movable pistol-case.

Due to name changes, records has been thoroughly confused with C. betulella in the past.

[MBGBI vol3 p265]

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

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

Recorded in 29 (39%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1988.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Additional Stats

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Determination
List Species Records   [Show All Latest]
Latest 5 Records
Date#VC10kGeneral Area
21/09/2024128TL99Little Ellingham
13/09/2024128TL99Rockland St Peter
05/08/2024128TF74Holme NNR
20/07/2024128TF63Heacham
20/07/2024128TF62Sandringham
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Wingspan: 10-14mm
Flight: June to early August
Foodplant:   Oak
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C2
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