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Coleophora tamesis
Jointed Rush Case-bearer Waters, 1929
Coleophoridae
583 / 37.070
Photo © Patrick Clement,  Hartlebury Common, Worcestershire. July 3rd 2017.

Similar West Midlands Species: None
Wingspan: 11-14mm
Flight: June to August
Foodplant:   Jointed Rush
Nat Status: Local
Verification Grade:  Adult: 4  Case: C2

Locally common in damp habitats.

Juncus articulatus with larva feeding on the seed capsules in September, in a case formed in a similar way to C. taenipennella, but the silk part of the case is larger and mud-brown in colour.

Determination by Genitalia Examination (gen. det.) Required

Case: A good quality photo or specimen of the case and plant/pabulum is required.

Recorded in 17 (12%) of 140 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1993.
Last Recorded in 2021.
(Data up to end 2022)

Latest 5 Records (Data up to end 2022)
Date#VC10k Area
09/07/2021136SO25 - Kington & Michaelchurch
26/06/2020136SO74 - Colwall & Malvern Hills AONB
25/06/2020136SO75 - Bringsty & Broadwas
24/06/2020137SO76 - Sapey Common & Great Witley
23/06/2019236SO65 - Bromyard & Brockhampton Estate
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