Coleophora vermiculatella Glaser, 1975
on Salsola
case (from Glaser)
older case, after loss of the flower remnants
parasite
The larva feeds on the ripening fruits. Initially the case is partly hidden by the remnants of a floret; this later often falls off. The case itself is light ochraceous, trivalved, 5-7 mm long; the mouth angle is 80°-85°.
hostplants
Amaranthaceae, narrowly monophagous
Salsola vermiculata.
phenology
Larvae from early September till mid-October.
distribution within Europe
references
Corley, Marabuto, Maravalhas ao (2009a), Glaser (1975a).