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being enclosed in the larva case are not ordinarily seen; but, 
when they are examined, it is observed that the sheaths of the 
antenne are rather prominent, and that sometimes the ends of the 
wing cases are detached from the body. The case of the larva 
LARVA OF Coleophora juncicolella. LARVA CASE. (After Stainton.) 
of Coleophora juncicolella puts one in mind of that of Gelechia and 
Psyche, for it is formed of several heath leaves, which are attached 
on alternate sides to the number of seven or nine. This case, 
which is firmly spun together with silk, is then attached to the 
LARVA CASE OF Coleophora lineola. (After Stainton.) 
under side of a heath leaf, and the larva bores into the interior 
of the leaf, devouring all the green pulpy portion, except a very 
little piece at the tip. 
The larva of another Coleophora mines the leaves of several 
delicate plants in September, and makes whitey-brown, and rather 
glossy-looking blotches on the leaves. As soon as it has mined 
a sufficient space, it cuts out the mined place to form a case, and 
