Large Clover Casebearer Moth
Common NameLarge Clover Casebearer Moth
Scientific NameColeophora trifolii
FamilyColeophoridae
SubfamilyColeophorinae
Wingspan (mm)12
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsgolden-bronze, coppery, dark brown
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, clover fields, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, parts of Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsTrifolium pratense, Trifolium repens
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae of this moth construct and reside within a portable silken case, feeding on the seeds and flowers of clover plants. They typically overwinter as larvae inside their cases.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its small size, the distinct metallic golden-bronze sheen of its wings, and the characteristic larval cases found on various clover species.
Description
A small, slender moth characterized by its metallic golden-bronze to coppery forewings and body, long antennae, and a slightly tufted hind end.
