INSECTS

Red clover casebearer moth

Coleophora deauratella

Insects
Introduced
Red clover casebearer moth, Adult
Red clover casebearer moth, Caterpillar
Red clover casebearer moth, photo 3 of 5
11–13 mmWingspan

Butterfly or moth in the family Coleophoridae with a wingspan of 11–13 mm. Introduced to Québec.

There are 49 observations of Red clover casebearer moth in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Capitale-Nationale and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and it has been reported in 9 of the 17 regions. They peak in June and July and become rare from September to May.

What the caterpillar eats

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