Coleophora cases

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bobhelencoan
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Coleophora cases

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Found four cases on oak leaves from a single branch of a tree. One seemed to be two cases together, another was very active and we managed to get a photo of the larva. From case and larva think they are Coleophora lutipenella. Photos below. Bob & Helen
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Coleophora larva on oak leaf
Coleophora larva on oak leaf
Coleophora cases on oak leaf
Coleophora cases on oak leaf
Two cases together?
Two cases together?
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