Melilotus-specialist
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Coleophora trifolii
large clover case-bearer, trefoil thick-horned tinea
A small moth in the family Coleophoridae with a wingspan of 15–20 mm, characterized by metallic bronze-green coloration and pale yellow scales fringing the eyes. Adults are diurnal and active from June to July. The larvae are seed-feeders, developing from July to September on Melilotus species. The species is distributed across Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor, Afghanistan, and North America.