| Coleophora trochilella | |
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Coleophoridae |
| Genus: | Coleophora |
| Species: | C. trochilella |
| Binomial name | |
| Coleophora trochilella (Duponchel, [1843]) | |
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Coleophora trochilella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in all of Europe, with possible exception of parts of the Balkan Peninsula.
The wingspan is 11–14 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July.
The larvae feed on Asteraceae species (Achillea, Artemisia vulgaris, Eupatorium, Tanacetum). The mouth angle is 45°-60°. The larvae are found at the leaf underside. Cases have been recorded from August to June of the following year.
External links
Media related to Coleophora trochilella at Wikimedia Commons- Plant Parasites of Europe
- Lepiforum.de
- UK Moths
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