Coleophora dilabens

(Coleophora dilabens)

Description

Coleophora dilabens is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in southern Russia, central Asia and Afghanistan. It occurs in semi-desert biotopes. Adults are on wing in June and July. The larvae feed on Salsola orientalis. The first instar larvae live in the carpels of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

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