Coleophora trifolii

(Coleophora trifolii)

Description

The trefoil thick-horned tinea or large clover case-bearer (Coleophora trifolii) is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor, Afghanistan and North America. The wingspan is 15–20 mm. Adults are on wing from June to July. They are active during the day. The larvae feed on the seeds of Melilotus species (including Melilotus officinalis and Melilotus altissima).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Coleophoridae
Genus:Coleophora
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