Coleophora argenteonivea is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in southern France, Spain, Portugal and Sardinia.
The larvae feed on Centaurea pectinata and Cynara cardunculus. Before hibernation, the larvae creates two or three cases consisting of a single leaf fragment. After hibernation, a composite leaf case is made. The latter consists of 3-4 leaf fragments, is brown and about 15 mm long and bivalved. The mouth angle is about 45°.[2] Larvae can be found from August to May.
Coleophora argenteonivea is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in southern France, Spain, Portugal and Sardinia.
The larvae feed on Centaurea pectinata and Cynara cardunculus. Before hibernation, the larvae creates two or three cases consisting of a single leaf fragment. After hibernation, a composite leaf case is made. The latter consists of 3-4 leaf fragments, is brown and about 15 mm long and bivalved. The mouth angle is about 45°. Larvae can be found from August to May.
Coleophora argenteonivea is een vlinder uit de familie kokermotten (Coleophoridae). De wetenschappelijke naam is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1907 door Walsingham.
De soort komt voor in Europa.
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesColeophora nivea é uma espécie de mariposa do gênero Coleophora pertencente à família Coleophoridae.[1]
Coleophora nivea é uma espécie de mariposa do gênero Coleophora pertencente à família Coleophoridae.