Coleophora otidipennella
Wood-rush Case-bearer
Wood-rush Case-bearer
Coleophora otidipennella
Wood-rush Case-bearer
37.072 BF578
Wingspan c.12mm.
A small Coleophorid, having a greyish appearance streaked with whitish-cream. It occupies grassy habitats and flies in May and June.
The larva feeds on the seeds of wood-rush (Luzula) spp., forming a whitish or yellowish case resembling that of C. glaucicolella or C. alticolella.
The species is well distributed and common in suitable habitats over most of the British Isles.
Flight period
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 11 |
| May | 59 |
| June | 10 |
| July | 2 |
| August | 6 |
| September | 0 |
| October | 0 |
| November | 1 |
| December | 0 |
