Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Coleophoridae Scientific name Coleophora loti | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Coleophora Rank Species | |
Coleophora loti is a moth of the Coleophoridae family. It is found in the Canary Islands.
The larvae feed on Lotus sessilifolius. They create a hairy, compact, composite leaf case, built from the stipulae (stem). The length is about 6 mm and the mouth angle is about 45°. Larvae can be found from February to April.
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