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Large Clover Casebearer - Coleophora trifolii TL: ~7-8 mm. This moth looked like a fleck of gold! Host: Sweet clover. Status: Common<br />
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Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a semi-rural area<br />
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2021(12) Coleophora,Coleophora trifolii,Coleophoridae,Geotagged,Spring,Trefoil thick-horned tinea,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Large Clover Casebearer - Coleophora trifolii

TL: ~7-8 mm. This moth looked like a fleck of gold! Host: Sweet clover. Status: Common

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm light in a semi-rural area

2021(12)

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The trefoil thick-horned tinea or large clover case-bearer is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor, Afghanistan and North America.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 6, 2021. Captured Jun 5, 2021 23:28 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/13.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm