Family: Coleophoridae 584-582     *     Coleophora alticolella/glaucicolella Larval case on Soft Rush (Juncus effusus). August 2011 Wingspan: 10-12mm Flight time: C. alticolella May-July, C. glaucicolella June-August Food plant: Juncus spp.(Rush) Mine: C. alticolella August-October, C. glaucicolella Sept-May The cases of the two species are very similar and can only be accurately identified by examing the larvae or by breeding through. The adults require gen.det.

Coleophora alticolella/glaucicolella
Case on Soft Rush, Juncus effusus. Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. August 2011