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Metallic Casebearer - Coleophora mayrella TL: ~6-8 mm. Metallic, bronzy greenish FW wth a red sheen near the apex. It was tiny and so gorgeous!! Antennae are white-tipped and thick at the base. Host: Clover<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area. <br /> Coleophora mayrella,Geotagged,Metallic Casebearer,Spring,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge

Metallic Casebearer - Coleophora mayrella

TL: ~6-8 mm. Metallic, bronzy greenish FW wth a red sheen near the apex. It was tiny and so gorgeous!! Antennae are white-tipped and thick at the base. Host: Clover

Habitat: Attracted to an LED light (395 nm) in a semi-rural area.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    A spectacular shine! Posted 6 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Yes!! Posted 6 years ago

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The Metallic coleophora moth

The metallic coleophora moth is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is native to Europe and Armenia, but is an adventive species in the Nearctic ecozone, where it is found throughout the United States and southern Canada. It has also been recorded from New Zealand, Chile and Argentina.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jun 21, 2019. Captured Jun 20, 2019 23:07 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm