Coleophora saxauli

Description

Coleophora saxauli is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Turkestan and Uzbekistan. The larvae feed on the fruit of Haloxylon persicum and Haloxylon aphyllum. They are yellowish-white with a chocolate-brown head. They reach a length of 5–6 mm and can be found from the end of September to October. The larvae hibernate in sand covered cocoons after feeding.