Coleophora auroguttella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Coleophora auroguttella (Zeller, 1849)
MOTH INFO
Coleophora auroguttella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Coleophora auroguttella (Zeller, 1849)
Goniodoma auroguttella (Zeller, 1849)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora
Wingspan
9-11 mm
Habitat
Rocky, sandy, clayey coastal habitats, and dry open shrubby vegetation along roads and ruderal habitats.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Amaranthaceae (Atriplex halimus, Atriplex patula, Atriplex prostrata) and feeds on flowers, fruits, and stems through its development stages.
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on one observation on the island
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