Coleophora calycotomella Stainton, 1869 Species
Last modified: Dec. 2, 2024, 6 p.m.
A very rare species in Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora calycotomella
- Vernacular names
- Bezembremkokermot (NL), New broom case-bearer (EN), Besenginster-Sackmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Prins W. & Spronck R. 2004. Four new species for the Belgian fauna (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae, Coleophoridae and Tortricidae). — Phegea 32(2): 49–54. On page 51. view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 11–15 mm.
This species has ochreous-brown forewings with a lot of lighter longitudinal streaks.
The antennae are white.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Case
The larva lives in a slender composite leaf case that can reach a length of up to 18 mm. The older parts of the case are rather smooth and pale while the youngest frontal part consists of a brown and more hairy leaf fragment. The case shows a strong resemblance to the thorn-shaped stalks of its food plant. The mouth angle is about 30°.
See also bladmineerders.be.
Bionomics
The larvae are full-grown between March and May
Flight periods
The adult moths are on the wing in June and July.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Cytisus
Cytisus scoparius is the only foodplant in Belgium.
