Coleophora asthenella

(Coleophora asthenella)

Description

Coleophora asthenella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in the western part of the Mediterranean region. The larvae feed on Tamarix africana. They create a composite leaf case of 5–6 mm, made of mined leaves. Larvae can be found in May.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Coleophoridae
Genus:Coleophora
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