Coleophora argentula

Coleophora argentula is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in most of Europe, Russia and Asia Minor. It occurs in meadow-steppe and dry meadows.

Sprig of Achillea millefolium with larva cases attached to the seeds
Larva

Coleophora argentula
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C. argentula
Binomial name
Coleophora argentula
(Stephens, 1834)[1]
Synonyms
  • Porrectaria argentula Stephens, 1834
  • Casignetella argentula
  • Coleophora cothurnella Duponchel, 1843

The wingspan is 9.5–13 mm.[2] The forewing is cream-coloured with distinct white longitudinal stripes and with oblique streaks and scattered fuscous scales. Certain identification requires examination of genitalia preparations.

Adults are on wing in June and July.[3]

The larvae feed on Achillea millefolium and Achillea ptarmica. They feed on the flowers and fruit of their host plant. Early instars live within the seedhead. Each forming a silken case. This case is initially white, but becomes brown when fully formed. It reaches a length of about 5–6 mm. Pupation takes place within the case.

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