Coleophora hieronella

(Coleophora hieronella)

Description

Coleophora hieronella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in southern Europe and North Africa. The length of the forewings is 6-6.5 mm for males and 5.5–6 mm for females. The larvae feed on Trifolium angustifolium.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Coleophoridae

Genus:Coleophora

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