Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Coleophoridae Scientific name Coleophora pseudodianthi | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Coleophora Rank Species | |
Coleophora pseudodianthi is a moth of the Coleophoridae family. It is found in central Bulgaria and southern Ukraine.
The wingspan is 14–18 mm. Adults have been recorded in May in Ukraine and in June in Bulgaria.
The larvae probably feed on Dianthus species.
Etymology
The specific name refers to the close affinity with Coleophora dianthi.
References
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