Coleophora svenssoni Baldizzone 1985

on Astragalus, Hedysarum, Oxytropis

normal case, Belianske Tatras; uit Marek & Krampl (1990a)

aberrant case, rear end upturned

mine

Very untidy greenish yellow to brownish lobe case of 6-8 mm; rear end strongly curved downwards. Mouth angle 0-10°.

hostplants

Fabaceae, oligophagous

Astragalus alpinus, frigidus; Hedysarum hedysaroides; Oxytropis halleri.

phenology

Development probably in two years.

distribution within Europe

Lappland, Alps, Carpathians.

notes

Mountain species.

references

Baldizzone (1985e), Baldizzone, van der Wolf & Landry (2006a), Marek & Krampl (1990a).