Coleophora versurella

Description

Coleophora versurella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It was described by Zeller in 1849. It is found everywhere in Europe except for Iceland and Luxembourg. It has also been recorded from Argentina, India, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The wingspan is 11–15 mm. Adults are on wing from June to September. The larvae feed on Atriplex and Chenopodium species. Other recorded food plants include Halimione portulacoides and Amaranthus. In its later stages, the larva creates a case made from silk and specks of plant material or droppings.