Coleophora asterophagella

(Coleophora asterophagella)

Description

Coleophora asterophagella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Canada, including Ontario. The larvae feed on the leaves of Aster species. They create an annulate case.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Coleophoridae

Genus:Coleophora

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