Coleophora bornicensis Fuchs, 1886 Species
Last modified: Sept. 19, 2023, 10:56 a.m.
In Belgium recorded for the first time in 2015 in LX. Hitherto a very rare and local species.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora bornicensis
- Vernacular names
- Bruine wormkruidkokermot (NL), Tansy case-bearer (EN), Braune Rainfarn-Sackmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. 2016. Catalogus van de Belgische Lepidoptera – Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Belgium. — Entomobrochure 9: 1–279. On page 84.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 12–15 mm.
The forewings of this species are brown with a few whitish lines. It resembles well Coleophora argentula and Coleophora tanaceti.
The antennae are ringed alternately white and brown till the tip.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Genitalia
Case
The brownish case of this species can reach a length of about 5–6 mm and is covered with remnants of withered flowers.
See also bladmineerders.be.
Bionomics
The larva lives on the flower heads of its hostplant and feeds on the ripening fruits. Cases are easiest found in September and October.
Flight periods
The moths are on the wing in July and August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Tanacetum vulgare
This species is monophagous on Tanacetum vulgare.
Habitat
Mostly found in open fields and along roadsides.
