Coleophora monardae
McDunnough, 1945
casebearer moth
Coleophora monardae is a small in the Coleophoridae, commonly known as a . It was described by James Halliday McDunnough in 1945. The species is known only from Canada, with records from Ontario. Like other Coleophora species, larvae construct portable cases from silk and plant material.
Pronunciation
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Identification
As a member of Coleophoridae, are small with narrow wings and relatively long . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing C. monardae from other Coleophora are not documented in available sources. Larval cases, when present, may incorporate plant material characteristic of the species.
Distribution
Canada (Ontario). The has been documented only within this province, though its actual range may be broader.
Host Associations
- Monarda - larval The specific epithet 'monardae' suggests association with Monarda ( balm), though this has not been explicitly confirmed in available literature.
Life Cycle
Larvae construct portable silk cases, a defining trait of the Coleophoridae. Specific details of the for this are not documented.
Behavior
Larval case-bearing : larvae construct and carry portable cases made of silk and plant material, using them for protection while feeding.
Similar Taxa
- Other Coleophora speciesMany Coleophora are morphologically similar and require genitalia dissection or molecular analysis for reliable identification. C. monardae is distinguished by its described association with Monarda and its Canadian distribution.
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Nomenclature
The specific epithet 'monardae' is a Latin genitive form, suggesting the was named for an association with the plant Monarda (Lamiaceae). This naming convention is common in Coleophora, where many species are named after their larval plants.