Coleophora moehringiae

Description

Coleophora moehringiae is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in the Italian Alps. The larvae feed on Moehringia glaucovirens. They create a small, brown to ochre, trivalved, tubular silken case. The mouth angle is about 30°. Larvae can be found in mid-May and early June. The species needs two years for its development.