Coleophora ostryae
Clemens, 1861
Coleophora ostryae is a small case-bearing in the . It is found in eastern North America, with records from Maryland and Ontario. The construct distinctive leaf cases and feed on the foliage of several hardwood tree .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleophora ostryae: /koʊliˈɒfərə ˈɑːstriˌeɪ/
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Identification
can be identified by their (spoon-shaped) leaf cases, a characteristic structure of many Coleophora . The specific case shape and associations may help distinguish C. ostryae from related case-bearing . are small moths with narrow typical of the .
Habitat
Associated with deciduous forests and woodlands containing tree .
Distribution
Eastern North America; documented from Maryland (United States) and Ontario (Canada).
Diet
feed on leaves of Ostrya, Carpinus, Carya, and Quercus .
Host Associations
- Ostrya - larval primary referenced in specific epithet
- Carpinus - larval
- Carya - larval
- Quercus - larval
Life Cycle
construct portable leaf cases from material. Case construction is a defining trait of the Coleophora.
Behavior
create and carry leaf cases for protection while feeding on foliage.
Ecological Role
; larval feeding contributes to leaf damage on hardwood trees.
Similar Taxa
- Other Coleophora speciesMany construct similar leaf cases; identification often requires examination of case , , and .
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'ostryae' derives from Ostrya, the primary .