Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Coleophoridae Scientific name Coleophora molothrella | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Coleophora Rank Species | |
Coleophora molothrella is a moth of the Coleophoridae family. It is found on Honshu island of Japan.
The wingspan is 10–12 mm. Adults are on wing from late July to August.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Aster glehni, Aster ageratoides and Kalimeris pinnatifida. They create a slender tubular case with a trilobed anal end. It is generally light ochreous-brown. Feeding results in a blotch mine which is made in June.
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