Family: Coleophoridae ABH 37.073 B&F 584     *     Coleophora alticolella Identification needs confirming Widespread Wingspan: 10-12mm. Most Coleophora spp. need gen.det. Flight time: May-July Habitat: Found wherever rushes (Juncus spp.) occur Larvae feed on the seeds of Juncus spp. Whitish cases covered with yellwish granules appear July-August See Coleophora alticolella/glaucicolella - larval case

Coleophora alticolella
Ballingeary, Co. Cork, SW Ireland. May 2011