Coleophora adjunctella Hodgkinson, 1882
saltern-rush case-bearer
on Juncus
parasite
The larva feeds on the seeds, living in a case made out or a hollowed fruitlet, interiorly lined with silk; the front end is adapted with silk to a mouth angle of 10°-30°.
host plants
Juncaceae, narrowly monophagous
Juncus gerardi.
Rarely also Juncus maritimus.
phenology
Larvae from July till early September; when full-fed the larvae leave the host plant.
distribution within Europe
references
Baldizzone, Tokár & Kovács (2004a), Emmet, Langmaid, Bland ao (1996a), Gerstberger (2003a, Huisman, Kuchlein, van Nieukerken ao (1986a), Ivinskis & Savenkov (1991a), Kasy (1965a), Michaelis (1983a), Patzak (1974a), Rickert (2010a, 2011a), Wegner (2010a).