Coleophora sardiniae

(Coleophora sardiniae)

Description

Coleophora sardiniae is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found on Sardinia. The larvae feed on Genista corsica and possibly Genista lobelii. They feed on the generative organs of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Coleophoridae

Genus:Coleophora

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