Coleophora sacramenta

(Coleophora sacramenta)

Description

Coleophora sacramenta is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in the United States, including California. The larvae feed on the leaves of Malus, Prunus (including Prunus americana), Populus, Tilia and Chaenomeles species. They create a pistol-shaped case.

Taxonomic tree:

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