Coleophora kalmiella

(Coleophora kalmiella)

Description

Coleophora kalmiella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Canada, including Nova Scotia. The larvae feed on the leaves of Kalmia species. They create a composite leaf case.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Coleophoridae

Genus:Coleophora

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