Coleophora tamesis
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Coleophora tamesis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Coleophoridae |
Genus: | Coleophora |
Species: | C. tamesis
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Binomial name | |
Coleophora tamesis Waters, 1929
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Coleophora tamesis is a moth of the family Coleophoridae found in Asia and Europe.
Description
[edit]The wingspan is 11–14 mm. Adults are on wing from mid-June to August.[1]
The larvae feed on the generative organs of jointed rush (Juncus articulatus) and saltmarsh rush (Juncus gerardii), forming a case made from silk and the remains of the seed capsule. It is 6–7 mm in length and the mouth angle is 15–20°.[2] The case is similar to Coleophora taeniipennella which also uses the same host plants.[2] The larvae overwinter with pupation taking place in May and June.
Distribution
[edit]It is found in most of Europe and is also known from the eastern part of the Palearctic realm and the Near East.[3] It is also found in China.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Kimber, Ian. "37.070 BF583 Coleophora tamesis Waters, 1929". UKmoths. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ a b Ellis, W N. "Coleophora tamesis Waters, 1929 jointed-rush case-bearer". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Coleophora tamesis Waters, 1929". Fauna Europaea. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Three New Species And Seven Newly Recorded Species Of The Genus Coleophora From China (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae)
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