Coleophora striatipennella
This record describes Coleophora striatipennella (species). Recorded family: Coleophoridae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | Wingspan about12 mm. They resemble other striated Coleophora species, so genitalia identification is recommended. |
| Wingspan | Wingspan about12 mm. They resemble other striated Coleophora species, so genitalia identification is recommended. The adults are on the wing, in one or two generations, from May till August. The larval foodplants are stitchwort and mouse-ear. The larvae feed on the seedpods, constructing a silken case which protrudes from successive pods as the larva grows. Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common. |
Identification notes
is recommended.
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
Wingspan about12 mm. They resemble other striated Coleophora species, so genitalia identification is recommended.
Seasonal Activity
The adults are on the wing, in one or two generations, from May till August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
The larval foodplants are stitchwort and mouse-ear. The larvae feed on the seedpods, constructing a silken case which protrudes from successive pods as the larva grows.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain. In the Butterfly Conservation's Microlepidoptera Report 2011 this species was classified as common.
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Coleophora striatipennella. 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.
Photos of Coleophora striatipennella (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Coleophora striatipennella
What is Coleophora striatipennella?
Coleophora striatipennella is a species in the family Coleophoridae, within the order Lepidoptera.
How do you identify Coleophora striatipennella?
is recommended.
Where is Coleophora striatipennella found?
Habitat: Wingspan about12 mm. They resemble other striated Coleophora species, so genitalia identification is recommended.
When is Coleophora striatipennella active?
Coleophora striatipennella: seasonal activity - The adults are on the wing, in one or two generations, from May till August..
What is the life cycle of a Coleophora striatipennella?
The larval foodplants are stitchwort and mouse-ear. The larvae feed on the seedpods, constructing a silken case which protrudes from successive pods as the larva grows.