Coleophora vibicella (Hübner, 1813) Species
Last modified: March 20, 2024, 6:41 p.m.
A very nice and big species, rediscovered in LX in 2010. This is so far we know the only observation this century for Belgium.
Details
- Classification
- Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora vibicella
- Vernacular names
- Grote goudkokermot (NL), Large gold case-bearer (EN)
- First mention in Belgium
- Fologne E. 1863. Addenda au catalogue des Lépidoptères de Belgique. — Annales de la Société entomologique belge 7: 87–93. On page 92.
- Status
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Native
Distribution
Imago
Wingspan 17–24 mm. The forewings are dark ochreous yellow with sharp distinct white lines. The tips of the forewings are darker brownish.
The antennae are white, and there is a hairy extension at the base which has the same color as the base of the forewings.
Museum specimens
No pictures yet!Specimens in nature
Case
The larva constructs big black shiny cases of 19 mm. The mouth angle is 60°. The end of the case is strongly rolled in, which is the remnant of the youth case.
See also bladmineerders.be.
Bionomics
The larvae are fully grown at the end of June.
Flight periods
The adults are on the wing in July and August.
Observed on
- Host plant (species):
- Genista tinctoria and Genista germanica
- Host plant (genera):
- Genista
The larva feeds mainly on Genista tinctoria, also on Genista germanica, Genista sp. and on Chamaecytisus ruthenicus.
Habitat
It inhabits xerotherm and dry areas.
