Coleophora asthenella

Coleophora asthenella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in the western part of the Mediterranean region.

Coleophora asthenella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Coleophoridae
Genus: Coleophora
Species:
C. asthenella
Binomial name
Coleophora asthenella

The larvae feed on Tamarix africana. They create a composite leaf case of 5–6 mm (0.20–0.24 in), made of mined leaves.[2] Larvae can be found in May.

References

  1. Fauna Europaea
  2. "Coleophora asthenella". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 12 August 2020.


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