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Coleophora ibipennella
Photo © Maria Justamond,  case on iQuercusi/, Lyth Hill, Shropshire, 6 June 2021

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Coleophora ibipennella

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Coleophora ibipennella
Zeller, 1849535 / 37.052

Fairly common resident.

Quercus spp. with larva feeding on leaves and catkins from September to June in a small, narrow, black, pistol shaped case.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

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

Recorded in 36 (26%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1894.
Last Recorded in 2024.
(Data up to end 2024)
Additional Stats

Wingspan: 10-14mm
Flight: June to early August
Foodplant:   Oak
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C2
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Latest 5 Records (data up to end 2024)
Date#VC10k Area
02/07/20241VC36 - HerefordshireSO51
23/05/20241VC40 - ShropshireSJ51 -
01/07/20231VC37 - WorcestershireSP05
20/06/2023 to 25/06/20231VC36 - HerefordshireSO54
08/07/20222VC37 - WorcestershireSO86
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