Coleophora peribenanderi Toll, 1943 Species
Last modified: Dec. 9, 2024, 5:25 p.m.
An uncommon species in Belgium, mostly observed in the northern part.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora peribenanderi
- Vernacular names
- Distelkokermot (NL), Pale thistle case-bearer (EN), Distel-Sackmotte (DE)
- Synonyms
- Coleophora therinella sensu auct., nec Tengström, 1848
- 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 143 (as C.[oleophora] Therinella. Zell.). view page
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 13,5–17 mm.
The ochreous forewings have distinct white lines.
The costa line is extending till 5/8 of the wing.
The antennae are on the upper side alternating ringed till 2/3 or even 3/4.
Museum specimens
Specimens in nature
No pictures yet!Case
The yellow-brown to light grey silken case has darker length lines. The case is large, up to 17 mm, and very slender. The end is three-valved.
The mouth angle about 50°.
See also bladmineerders.be.
Mine
There are many small fleck mines made.
Bionomics
The eggs are deposited on the underside of a leaf.
The larvae are feeding on the underside of the leaves.
Full-grown cases in September – October, after hibernation the larva usually does not feed anymore and pupates nearby at ground level.
They come to light.
Flight periods
The adults fly in one generation a year during June and July.
Habitat
This species can be found nearly everywhere.
