| 37.07 ~ 0583 ~ Coleophora tamesis ~ Jointed-rush Case-bearer | ||
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UK Status Resident. A local species widely distributed throughout the British Isles. Montgomeryshire Status This species was first recorded in 2015 at Middletown in the east of the county. Wingspan : M & F 11-14mm. Confusion species Care should be taken as other species of Coleophora can look very similar. |
Flight time & Voltinity
(Univoltine)  Habitat Damp places, wherever the foodplant is found. Foodplant Jointed rush. Lifestage data Case-bearing. Eggs laid on flower. Larva first feeds internally on the seeds & later forms a case. Pupates in the case. |
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by DB, 29th June 2015, MiddletownConfirmed by Gen. Det. |
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