Coleophora fagicorticella

(Coleophora fagicorticella)

Description

Coleophora fagicorticella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in the United States, including Kentucky. The larvae feed on the seeds of Juncus compactus. They create a tubular silken seed case.

Taxonomic tree:

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