Key Identification Features
- The larvae construct a distinctive spatulate leaf case.
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🦋 Identification Guide
How to Identify Coleophoridae
Coleophoridae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Lepidoptera, class Insecta. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Coleophoridae Species
Coleophora serratella (Linnaeus, 1761)
Coleophora serratella (Linnaeus, 1761)
Coleophora serratella is a moth species identifiable by specific traits, with la…
Coleophora mayrella (Hübner)
Coleophora mayrella (Hübner)
Coleophora mayrella is a metallic green moth identifiable by its patterned anten…
Coleophora laticornella Clemens, 1860
Coleophora laticornella Clemens, 1860
The pecan cigar casebearer Coleophora laticornella is a North American Coleophor…
Coleophora kalmiella (McDunnough, 1936)
Coleophora kalmiella (McDunnough, 1936)
Coleophora kalmiella is a Coleophoridae moth found in Canada, whose larvae make …
Homaledra sabalella (Chambers, 1880)
Homaledra sabalella (Chambers, 1880)
Homaledra sabalella is a moth whose larvae feed on the fronds of several palm sp…
Coleophora alcyonipennella (Kollar, 1832)
Coleophora alcyonipennella (Kollar, 1832)
Coleophora alcyonipennella is a moth species native to Europe, North Africa and …
Coleophora trifolii (Curtis, 1833)
Coleophora trifolii (Curtis, 1833)
Coleophora trifolii is a coleophorid moth found across multiple regions, with la…
Coleophora deauratella Zeller, 1846
Coleophora deauratella Zeller, 1846
Coleophora deauratella is a moth species whose larvae feed on red clover, found …
Metriotes lutarea (Haworth, 1828)
Metriotes lutarea (Haworth, 1828)
Metriotes lutarea is a Coleophoridae moth found in Europe and Turkey, whose larv…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Coleophoridae?
Coleophoridae animals belong to the Lepidoptera order in the Animalia kingdom. The larvae construct a distinctive spatulate leaf case. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Coleophoridae?
Coleophoridae is classified in the order Lepidoptera, class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda. The family contains 10 accepted species worldwide.
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