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Coleophora eurasiatica

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Coleophora eurasiatica is a moth of the Coleophoridae family. It is found in Hungary, southern Russia, China and Korea. It occurs in steppe biotopes.

The wingspan is 8-10 mm. The forewing colour consists of various shades of ochre, darker towards the costa and lighter towards the dorsal margin. There is a strong white costal streak from the base to three-fourths. The hindwings are light pearl-grey. Adults are on wing in June.

The larvae feed on the leaves of Kochia proslata.

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Coleophora eurasiatica Wikipedia


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