Coleophora picardella Suire, 1934
on Atriplex, Halimione
case lateral, ventral, dorsal (fom Suire, 1961a)
case
A spatulate leaf case of 8-12 mm with a mouth angle of 20-25°. Five to eight times a new case is made.
hostplants
Amaranthaceae, oligophagous
Atriplex halimus; Halimione portulacoides.
phenology
Larvae from late-Agust till spring.
distribution within Europe
south of France.
larva
Described by Suire (1934, 1961a).
references
Baldizzone Maldes & Nel (1992a), Hering (1957a), Nel (1992c), Suire (1934a, 1961a).
04/01/2013