Coleophora querciella
Clemens, 1861
Coleophora querciella is a case-bearing in the , first described by Clemens in 1861. The construct portable cases from and material while feeding on leaves of various deciduous trees. It occurs in North America with documented records from Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Canada.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Coleophora querciella: //ˌkoʊ.liˈɒfərə kwɛrˈsiː.ɛlə//
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Identification
As a Coleophora , are small with narrow and long . Larval cases are diagnostic for the ; specific identification to C. querciella requires examination of or rearing from known plants. Distinguished from similar Coleophora species by association with Quercus and other recorded host genera.
Habitat
Associated with deciduous forests and woodlands containing oak (Quercus), basswood (Tilia), dogwood (Cornus), and cherry/plum (Prunus) .
Distribution
North America: documented from Oklahoma and Pennsylvania in the United States, and Canada. GBIF records indicate broader distribution across eastern and central North America.
Diet
feed on leaves of Quercus (oak), Tilia (basswood), Cornus (dogwood), and Prunus (cherry, plum) . Specific feeding mechanism not documented.
Host Associations
- Quercus - larval oak
- Tilia - larval basswood
- Cornus - larval dogwood
- Prunus - larval cherry and plum
Behavior
construct portable cases incorporating material, characteristic of . Case construction allows mobility while feeding on leaf surfaces.
Ecological Role
Leaf-feeding ; contributes to in deciduous forest . Specific ecological impacts not documented.
Similar Taxa
- Other Coleophora speciesMany Coleophora overlap in distribution and use; reliable identification requires dissection or host-association records.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1861. The specific epithet 'querciella' reflects the original association with Quercus (oak) as a .