Coleophora binderella
This record describes Coleophora binderella (species). Recorded family: Coleophoridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Wingspan 8 to 12 mm. As with most Coleophora species gen det is required for species id. Wooded areas where the foodplants occur. The eggs of this species are laid on the underside of leaves of Alder, Hazel, Birch or Hornbeam. The larva creates its case from a portion of the leaf, and then attaches to the underside of the leaf, with the larva mining the leaf from beneath. The larvae overwinter in the case attached to a leaf or twig. Widespread but rather local. It is found mainly in the southern half of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as local. No additional images available for this species.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Coleophoridae
- Genus
- Coleophora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wooded areas where the foodplants occur.
Seasonal Activity
The adults emerge in late June or July.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The eggs of this species are laid on the underside of leaves of Alder, Hazel, Birch or Hornbeam. The larva creates its case from a portion of the leaf, and then attaches to the underside of the leaf, with the larva mining the leaf from beneath. The larvae overwinter in the case attached to a leaf or twig.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread but rather local. It is found mainly in the southern half of Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as local.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Coleophora binderella. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coleophora binderella
What is Coleophora binderella?
Coleophora binderella is a species in the family Coleophoridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
Where is Coleophora binderella found?
Habitat: Wooded areas where the foodplants occur.
When is Coleophora binderella active?
Coleophora binderella: seasonal activity - The adults emerge in late June or July..
What is the life cycle of a Coleophora binderella?
The eggs of this species are laid on the underside of leaves of Alder, Hazel, Birch or Hornbeam. The larva creates its case from a portion of the leaf, and then attaches to the underside of the leaf, with the larva mining the leaf from beneath. The larvae overwinter in the case attached to a leaf or twig.