Genus Coleophora Rank Species | ||
Similar Coleophora conspicuella, Coleophora kuehnella, Coleophora ibipennella, Coleophora vitisella | ||
Coleophora albella is a moth of the Coleophoridae family. It is found in most of Europe.
The wingspan is 16–18 millimetres (0.63–0.71 in). Adults are on wing from May to June.
The larvae feed on Silene nutans and Silene vulgaris. They feed within the seed capsules of their host plant, living within a movable case constructed from an empty seed case, which is then attached to successive pods, while the larva feeds on the seeds.
Status
The species is considered to be endangered in Great Britain, and can be found only in one location in Avon.
References
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