Coleophora argentula explained
Coleophora argentula is a moth of the family Coleophoridae, found in most of Europe, Russia and Asia Minor. The larvae live in cases and feed on the seeds of yarrow and sneezewort.
Description
The wingspan is 9.5–13 mm.[1] The forewing is cream-coloured with distinct white longitudinal stripes and with oblique streaks and scattered fuscous scales. Certain identification requires examination of genitalia preparations. Adults are on wing in June and July.[2]
- OvumEggs are laid on the flowers of yarrow (Achillea millefolium) and sneezewort (Achillea ptarmica).[3]
- LarvaThe early instars feed from early September on the withering flowers and seeds.[4]
- PupaPupation takes place within the case.[4]
The genus Coleophora was raised by the German entomologist Jacob Hübner in 1822. The name refers to a sheath, i.e. to carry, from the portable case the larvae make. The moth was named argentula by the English entomologist James Francis Stephens in 1834, from a specimen found near London, England. The species name comes from argentum – the silver streaks along the veins on the forewing, which are in contrast to the ochreous ground colour.[4] [5]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kimber . Ian . 37.102 BF563 Coleophora argentula (Stephens, 1834) . ukmoths . 31 July 2019.
- http://www.landesmuseum.at/pdf_frei_remote/ENT_0019_0033-0044.pdf The Casebearers of the Volga-Ural inter-river region (Lepidoptera, Coleophoridae)
- Web site: Ellis . W N . Coleophora argentula (Stephens, 1834) yarrow case-bearer on Achillea . Plant Parasites of Europe . 28 January 2023.
- Book: Emmet . A M . A. Maitland Emmet . Coleophoridae. In The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Volume 3 . 1996 . . Colchester . 0-946589-56-9 . 303–4.
- Book: Emmet . A Maitland . A. Maitland Emmet . The Scientific Names of the British Lepidoptera. Their history and meaning . 1991 . . Colchester . 0-946589-35-6 . 74, 75 & 78.
