Kochia ciliata, Spain; from Glaser (1978b)

case

Tubular silken case of 4.5-6 mm with a mouth angle of 65°. The case has a light sand colour, often it almost white; the wall contains many sand grains. The rear half of the case with some folds that are lighter in colour and contain much less sand grains.

host plants

Amaranthaceae, oligophagous

Maireana ciliata; Suaeda vera.

phenology

Cases found from early May till mid-June.

distribution within Europe

Iberia.

references

Corley, Merckx, Marabuto ao (2013a), Glaser (1978b).