''Coleophora lutipennella'' is a
moth of the family
Coleophoridae. It is found in most of Europe, except the
Mediterranean islands.
The
wingspan is . Head pale yellow-ochreous. Antennae white, ringed with fuscous or dark fuscous. basal joint whitish-ochreous. Forewings light yellow-ochreous. Hindwings grey. Only reliably identified by dissection and microscopic examination of the genitalia.
The moth flies from July to August depending on the location.
The larvae feed on ''
Castanea sativa'', ''
Quercus macranthera'', ''
Quercus petraea'', ''
Quercus pontica'', ''
Quercus pubescens'' and ''
Quercus robur''.
Full-grown larvae can be found in early June.
References
External links
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''Coleophora lutipennella'' at UKmoths
lutipennella
Moths described in 1838
Moths of Europe
Taxa named by Philipp Christoph Zeller
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