Coleophora thulea

(Coleophora thulea)

Description

Coleophora thulea is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Fennoscandia and northern Russia. The wingspan is 11–14 mm. Adults are on wing in June and July. The larvae feed on the leaves of Rubus chamaemorus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Coleophoridae

Genus:Coleophora

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