Coleophora helichrysiella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Coleophora helichrysiella Krone, 1909
MOTH INFO
Coleophora helichrysiella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Coleophora helichrysiella Krone, 1909
Synonyms
Multicoloria helichrysiella Krone, 1909
Common name
–
Classification
Superfamily: Gelechioidea > Family: Coleophoridae > Genus: Coleophora
Wingspan
13 mm
Habitat
Phrygana, dry and warm areas.
Food plant
The monophagous larva feeds on Compositae (Helichrysum stoechas ssp barrelieri (syn. Helichrysum conglobatum), Helichrysum italicum).
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observations on the island
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