Coleophora glaucicolella Wood, 1892 Species
Last modified: Jan. 21, 2024, 5:27 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
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Native
Distribution
Imago
The wingspan: 10–13.
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.
Museum specimens
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No pictures yet!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.
