Coleophora loti

(Coleophora loti)

Description

Coleophora loti is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in the Canary Islands. The larvae feed on Lotus sessilifolius. They create a hairy, compact, composite leaf case, built from the stipulae (stem). The length is about 6 mm and the mouth angle is about 45°. Larvae can be found from February to April.

Taxonomic tree:

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