Seq # 275020410

Coleophora glaucicolella Wood, 1892 Species

Last modified: Dec. 6, 2024, 5:01 p.m.


A rare and local species in Belgium.


Details

Classification
Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora glaucicolella
Vernacular names
Bleke ruskokermot (NL), Grey rush case-bearer (EN), Blasse Binsen-Sackmotte (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Janmoulle E. 1952a. Espèces nouvelles pour la faune belge (suite). — Lambillionea 52: 13, 25–26, 49–50. On page 25.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 10–13 mm.
The forewings are dark ochreous till brown. There is a distinct white line on the costa till 2/3.
The antennae are alternately ringed till 1/2 from the tip.

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Specimens in nature

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Genitalia


Case

The caterpillar lives in a small silken case of about 5–6 mm.
See also bladmineerders.be.

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Bionomics

The larvae eat the seeds of the food plant. They overwinter and pupate in the case.

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Flight periods

The adults are on the wing from the end of May till the beginning of September.


Observed on

Host plant (genera):
Juncus

The larvae live on Juncus.

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