Coleophora: Combines the Greek words koleos, meaning “sheath” and phora meaning “bearer or carrier.”
tiliaefoliella: Combines Tilia, the floral host plant for this speces, foli, the Latin word meaning for “leaf”, and the Latin suffix ella for “small.”
kohl-ee-oh-for-uh til-ee-ee-fol-ee-el-uh
This map shows the confirmed sightings of the Coleophora tiliaefoliella 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 documented in county. |
Date | County | Observer | Notes | Image1 | Image2 |
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2020-06-24 | Brown | Pollock, Michele | Adult | ||
2020-06-09 | Brown | Pollock, Michele | Adult | ||
2019-08-15 | Brown | Pollock, Michele | Adult |
Coleophora tiliaefoliella caterpillars feed on the foliage of American basswood (Tilia americana ).
Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana | ||
Family | Taxonomic Name | Common Name |
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Order: Malvales | ||
Tiliaceae | Tilia americana | American basswood |