Coleophora lutipennella (Zeller, 1838) Species
Last modified: Jan. 20, 2024, 2:10 p.m.
A rare species throughout Belgium.
This species is often confused with C. flavipennella which is more common.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora lutipennella
- Vernacular names
- Gewone eikenkokermot (NL), Common oak case-bearer (EN), Ockergelbe Eichen-Sackmotte (DE)
- First mention in Belgium
- De Fré Ch. 1858. Catalogue des Microlépidoptères de la Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 2: 45–162. On page 144 (as luteipennella). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 10–12 mm.
The forewings are ochreous till brownish ochreous, often with a little orange shine. They are not greyish and haven't also a costal area which is lighter coloured. Rather often, and not so obvious to see, is that the base of the wing and also the apex are a little darker.
The antennae are alternately ochreous till darker brown and white ringed.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Case
At first the larva makes a pistol case.
After hibernation it makes a total different case completely made of silk.
The case is 7 mm long and the mouth angle is 45°.
See also bladmineerders.be.
Mine
At first the larva makes a very little corridor with a little frass.
Bionomics
The young larva makes a very small mine.
Caterpillars are fully grown in June, then they pupate.
Flight periods
The adults fly in June and July.
Observed on
- Host plant (genera):
- Quercus
The larva feeds from a rather straight, ochreous case on Quercus.
