Coleophora klimeschiella
Toll, 1952
Russian thistle casebearer
Coleophora klimeschiella is a casebearer moth in the Coleophoridae, native to Asia Minor and Central Asia. It has been introduced to North America as a agent for Russian thistle (Salsola ). The species was first described by Toll in 1952.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleophora klimeschiella: /kəˌliːəˈfɔːrə klaɪˌmɛskiˈɛlə/
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Distribution
Native to Asia Minor and Central Asia. Introduced and established in California, Texas, and Hawaii in the United States.
Diet
Larvae feed on foliage of Salsola , including Salsola australis and Salsola kali (Russian thistle).
Host Associations
- Salsola australis - larval food plant
- Salsola kali - larval food plant
Ecological Role
Evaluated as a agent for Russian thistle (Salsola kali), an agricultural and rangeland weed in North America.
Human Relevance
Introduced intentionally for of Russian thistle. specificity testing has been conducted to assess safety for non-target plants prior to release.