Coleophora psamata

(Coleophora psamata)

Description

Coleophora psamata is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Turkestan and Uzbekistan. The wingspan is 18–20 mm. The larvae feed on Salsola species, including Salsola orientalis. They create a silky case, sparsely covered with sand particles in the form of uneven longitudinal stripes. The valve is three-sided. The length of the case is 11–13 mm and it is yellowish-gray in color. Larvae can be found from the end of September to October.

Taxonomic tree:

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