Coleophora melanograpta

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Coleophora melanograpta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Coleophoridae
Genus: Coleophora
Species:
C. melanograpta
Binomial name
Coleophora melanograpta
Meyrick, 1935

Coleophora melanograpta is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Japan (the islands of Hokkaido and Honshu) and China.

The wingspan is 11–13 mm (0.43–0.51 in).[1] Adults are on wing in July.

The larvae feed on the leaves of Quercus mongolica, Quercus serrata, Quercus dentata and Quercus acutissima.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Descriptions of Japanese Coleophoridae III[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Falkovitsh, M. I. (2006). "Host-plant Relationships of the Casebearers (Lepidoptera, Coleophoridae): Communication III". Entomological Review (86). doi:10.1134/S0013873806030031.