Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Coleophoridae Scientific name Coleophora asthenella | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Coleophora Rank Species | |
Similar Coleophora anatipennella, Coleophora, Coleophoridae, Tamaricaceae | ||
Coleophora asthenella is a moth of the Coleophoridae family. It is found in the western part of the Mediterranean region.
The larvae feed on Tamarix africana. They create a composite leaf case of 5–6 mm, made of mined leaves. Larvae can be found in May.
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