Coleophora limosipennella

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BenS
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Coleophora limosipennella

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Coleophora limosipennella:

Hi,

Steve Hind asked me to post this here, so here I have!

An adult Coleophora limosipennella has emerged from a 10.5mm long case I found on Elm on 3.July.10 at Styal Woods.

I had previously found a couple of cases there in 2007.

I think these are the only Cheshire records of this species but I'm sure Steve can confirm if this still true.

Worth looking out for. There is a similar species, Coleophora badiipennella, which makes a smaller (6mm) case on Elm.

Hopefully pics of adult (from 18.6.11) and case (from 2007) are attached.

Cheers
Ben Smart

Coleophora limosipennella<br />Adult / Imago.
Coleophora limosipennella
Adult / Imago.
Coleophora limosipennella<br />Larval case.
Coleophora limosipennella
Larval case.
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stevehind
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Re: Coleophora limosipennella

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Coleophora limosipennella:

Only separated from C. alnifoliae & milvipennis in 1970, so all the previous records are undetermined. Wilmslow, larvae common 1948-1955 (bred 1952) and occasional at Delamere, Alderley and Macclesfield.

SteveH
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Re: Coleophora limosipennella

Post by SteveH »

Without wishing to undermine how the adult looks, this is another 'Colly' where the case is nicer to look at than the imago .....

Nice find Ben !

Steve

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