Coleophora ochrea (Haworth, 1828) Species
Last modified: Jan. 20, 2024, 2:38 p.m.
A very rare, xerothermic species in some dry limestone areas in the southern part of Belgium, only found where the foodplant grows.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora ochrea
- Vernacular names
- Zonneroosjeskokermot (NL), Large buff case-bearer (EN), Sonnenröschen-Miniersackträger (DE)
- Synonyms
- Coleophora hapsella Zeller, 1839
- 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 141 (as hapsella). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan: 15–19 mm.
The ochreous forewings are a little sickle-shaped.
There are two long silver stripes starting from the base of the wings.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Genitalia
Case
The caterpillar makes large case of 10-18 mm long. The case is light brown.
The mouth angle is 45°.
See also bladmineerders.be.
Bionomics
The larva does not only mine the leaves, but also feeds on the developing seeds. It builds the case from leaf fragments.
Pupation in the case, usually attached to the food plant or nearby vegetation.
Flight periods
The adults fly mainly during July and August in one generation a year.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Helianthemum chamaecistus and Helianthemum nummularium
- Host plant (genera):
- Helianthemum and Tuberaria
It feeds mainly on Helianthemum nummularium.
Habitat
Dry, xerothermic open places on limestone soil.
