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
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Coleophora limosipennella
Re: Coleophora limosipennella
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.
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.
Re: Coleophora limosipennella
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
Nice find Ben !
Steve