Coleophora alticolella
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Coleophora alticolella is a moth of the Coleophoridae family. It is found in most of Europe. It is also known from North America.[2]
The wingspan is 10–12 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July and possibly again from late April to May.[3]
First generation larvae feed on the seedheads of Juncus, Luzula and Scirpus species, while the second generation feeds on Salicornia species. They create a whitish case with yellowish brown granules. It is about 6 mm long.
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