Coleophora dianthi

(Coleophora dianthi)

Description

Coleophora dianthi is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in most of Europe, Russia, Turkey and Iraq. The wingspan is about 13.5 mm. The larvae feed on Dianthus cartusianorum. They feed on the generative organs of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Coleophoridae
Genus:Coleophora
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