Coleophora lineapulvella

Chambers, 1874

Hodges# 1349

Etymology

Coleophora: Combines the Greek words koleos, meaning “sheath” and phora meaning “bearer or carrier.”

lineapulvella: Combines the Latin words linea, meaning “line or thread,” and pulvis meaning “dust.” The suffix ella is Latin for “small.”

Pronunciation

kohl-ee-oh-for-uh lin-ee-uh-puhl-vel-uh

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the Coleophora lineapulvella in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2023-05-30	Brown	Pollock, Michele
2021-05-20	Hamilton	McCord, Dan	Adult
2020-05-27	Lake	Welton, Rick	Adult 2 p
2018-09-11	Lake	Welton, Rick	Adult confirmed

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2023-05-30 County: Brown Observer: Pollock, Michele Notes:
Date: 2021-05-20 County: Hamilton Observer: McCord, Dan Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-05-27 County: Lake Observer: Welton, Rick Notes: Adult 2 p
Date: 2018-09-11 County: Lake Observer: Welton, Rick Notes: Adult confirmed

Coleophora lineapulvella Sightings by Month

Conservation Status

• Global status: GNR (not yet ranked)
• National status: NNR (not yet ranked)
• Indiana status: SNR (not yet ranked)

Floral Associates

Amaranth (Amaranthus) spp. and cherry (Prunus) spp. are the only documented food sources for Coleophora lineapulvella caterpillars.

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Caryophyllales
Amaranthaceae	Amaranthus spp.	amaranths
Order: Rosales
Rosaceae	Prunus spp.	cherries