Coleophora millefolii
Coleophora millefolii is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in most of Europe, except Great Britain, Ireland and the Iberian Peninsula.
Sprig of Achillea millefolium with larva-case attached
Larva
| Coleophora millefolii | |
|---|---|
 | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Coleophoridae |
| Genus: | Coleophora |
| Species: | C. millefolii |
| Binomial name | |
| Coleophora millefolii | |
The wingspan is 11–12 mm (0.43–0.47 in). Adults are on wing from the end of June to August.[2]
The larvae feed on Achillea millefolium. They create a compact, sausage-shaped, hairy case, built out of numerous leaf fragments. The mouth angle is about 45°.[3] Larvae can be found from autumn to June.
References
- Fauna Europaea
- Swedish Moths
- "Coleophora millefolii". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Coleophora millefolii. |
 |
Wikispecies has information related to Coleophora millefolii. |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.