Coleophora juglandella
McDunnough, 1946
Coleophora juglandella is a small in the , first described by McDunnough in 1946. The species is known only from Canada, specifically Ontario. Its are specialized feeders on black walnut (Juglans nigra) and construct distinctive leaf cases.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleophora juglandella: /koˈle.oˌfo.ra juˈɡlanˌdɛl.la/
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Distribution
Canada (Ontario)
Diet
feed on leaves of Juglans nigra (black walnut)
Host Associations
- Juglans nigra - larval feed on leaves
Life Cycle
construct a leaf case
More Details
Leaf case morphology
The larval case is described as (spoon-shaped), a characteristic structure used for protection and feeding within the 's leaves.