Seq # 275021030

Coleophora vulnerariae Zeller, 1839 Species

Last modified: June 17, 2024, 12:32 p.m.


In Belgium only found in NA before 1980. This species is most probably extinct in Belgium.


Details

Classification
Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora vulnerariae
Vernacular names
Groeilijnkokermot (NL), Lost case-bearer (EN), Flügelginster-Miniersackträger (DE)
Synonyms
Coleophora icterella (Duponchel, 1840)
First mention in Belgium
De Crombrugghe G. 1907b. Compte rendu des recherches entomologiques entreprises à Rochefort, pendant l’été de 1907. — Revue mensuelle de la Société entomologique namuroise 7: 42–46. On page 45.
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

Wingspan 12–15 mm.
The forewings are ochreous with clear broad white lines and a white costal line runs till the wing tip.
The antennae are ringed alternately unto the tip.

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Specimens in nature

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Case

This species does not construct a case.
See also bladmineerders.be.

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Bionomics

After some time, the larvae live inside a seed to feed. Often they move from one seed to another. They are full grown in May.

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Flight periods

The adults fly in June and July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Anthyllis vulneraria

This species is monophagous on Anthyllis vulneraria (Fabaceae).

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