Casebearer Moth - Coleophora lineapulvella

Habitat: Attracted to a moth light in a rural area

comments (7)

Gary B

Lion

I'm not so sure about this being a caddisfly especially in the genus Lenarchus which are rather large and brown often with speckles. To me it looks more like a moth in the Coleophoridae. Posted 6 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much Gary! I completely agree with you, and have been meaning to come back to this spotting to try to figure it out. Thanks for your help :) Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Gary B
    
    Lion
    
    You're welcome, Christuine.
    
    I had a couple moths that I thought were caddisflies and a tiny caddisfly I thought was moth! When they're that small it can be hard to tell especially with moths that have long antennae. Posted 6 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      So true! I have gotten the two confused many times and generally try to guess based on the antennae. But, this one had me stumped! So, thanks again! I appreciate your help :) Posted 6 years ago
    2. 1. Gary B
        
        Lion
        
        This might be Coleophora lineapulvella but that's just a guess on my part after looking at the antennae which are annulate with alternating pale and yellowish segments. These tiny Coleophora are pretty difficult. Posted 6 years ago
      2. Christine Young
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks so much Gary, you are awesome! I'm going to ID it as such, and will probably collect some (if/when they return in a couple weeks) to see if I can get the ID confirmed. Posted 6 years ago
        
        Gary B
        
        Lion
        
        You are very welcome. Posted 6 years ago

The Coleophora lineapulvella

''Coleophora lineapulvella'' is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in the United States, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Kentucky.

The larvae feed on the seeds of ''Amaranthus hybridus'', ''Amaranthus retroflexus'' and possibly ''Prunus'' and ''Persica'' species. They create a trivalved, tubular silken case.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young