Coleophora lutipennella (Zeller, 1838) Species
Last modified: Dec. 8, 2022, 6:48 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)
- 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
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.
Wingspan is about 10–12 mm.
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.
