Bug FAQColeophora discostriata
Coleophora discostriata · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Coleophoridae
Coleophora discostriata is a small moth with a wingspan of about 16 mm and white forewings marked by a distinct brownish-fuscous streak. It lives in the United States, including California, and its larvae feed on oak (Quercus) leaves. Adults are on the wing in July and August.
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Size
Its wingspan measures about 16 mm.
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What it eats
The larvae feed on the leaves of oak trees (Quercus species).
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When you see it
Adults are active during July and August.
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Where it comes from
Its range includes the United States, such as California.
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Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 8 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Texas, Utah.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
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Status: native in North America; native in United States. Source: iNaturalist
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
When can I see adult Coleophora discostriata?
Adults are typically observed in July and August.
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What do the larvae of Coleophora discostriata eat?
The larvae feed on oak (Quercus) leaves.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Coleophoridae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coleophora_discostriata
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