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.

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