Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Coleophoridae Scientific name Coleophora phlomidella | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Coleophora Rank Species | |
Coleophora phlomidella is a moth of the Coleophoridae family. It is found in southern Russia and central Asia.
The larvae feed on the leaves of Phlomis pungens and Phlomis kopetdaghensis. They create a large lobe case. The rear part is strongly curved downwards and the mouth angle is about 45°. Leaf fragments that compose the case are alternating light and dark. Larvae can be found from autumn to June.
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