Seq # 275021040

Coleophora wockeella Zeller, 1849 Species

Last modified: Jan. 2, 2024, 1:47 p.m.


A very rare and recent (2018) species in Belgium, hitherto only known from NA.


Details

Classification
Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora > Species: Coleophora wockeella
Vernacular names
Betoniekokermot (NL), Betony case-bearer (EN), Schuppenfühler-Miniersackträger (DE)
First mention in Belgium
Steeman C. 2019a. Coleophora wockeella (betoniekokermot) en Elachista differens (zeggemineermot) (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae, Elachistidae) nieuw voor de Belgische fauna. — Phegea 47(2): 26–29. On page 26. view page
Status

Native


Distribution


Imago

A large coleophorid with a wingspan of up to 22 mm. Imago's are ochreous in colour with several whitish streaks on the forewing and have distinctively thickened bases to the antennae.

Museum specimens

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Specimens in nature


Genitalia


Caterpillar

Can be found from early September till mid May.

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Case

The final case is a distinctive dark brown, bivalved, composite leaf case, from 10 to 18 mm long, and composed of 6–8 ringlets and typically has a hooked anal end.


Bionomics


Flight periods

A single brooded species on the wing from mid June till July.


Observed on

Host plant (species):
Stachys officinalis

Larvae feed exclusively on Stachys officinalis.