Cigar Casebearer Moth
Common NameCigar Casebearer Moth
Scientific NameColeophora serratella
FamilyColeophoridae
SubfamilyColeophorinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatOrchards, woodlands, gardens, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeWidespread in the Palearctic region, introduced and established in North America (Canada, USA)
Host Plantsapple, cherry, plum, birch, willow, hawthorn, rowan, alder
Flight PeriodMay to July
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larva constructs a distinctive cigar-shaped case from leaf fragments, which it carries as it feeds, primarily mining leaves of various deciduous trees and shrubs.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, slender body, long antennae, and uniform brownish-grey coloration. The cigar-shaped larval case is a definitive identifier for the species' immature stage.
Description
This is a small, slender micro-moth characterized by its plain, brownish-grey forewings and long, whitish antennae, often held straight forward.
