White-tipped Clover Casebearer
Common NameWhite-tipped Clover Casebearer
Scientific NameColeophora trifolii
FamilyColeophoridae
Wingspan (mm)11.5
Primary Colorsgolden, bronze, black, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, clover fields, gardens, waste ground
Geographic RangeEurope, North Africa, Asia, introduced to North America
Host PlantsTrifolium repens, Trifolium pratense, Trifolium medium
Flight PeriodLate May to early August
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are casebearers, constructing a portable silken case covered with plant fragments, and feed internally on clover leaves, overwintering as larvae.
Identification TipsKey features include the metallic golden-bronze forewings, slender body, and especially the long antennae with a clear white tip. Its association with clover plants is also a strong indicator.
Description
A small, slender micro-moth with metallic golden-bronze forewings, dark hindwings, and long, dark antennae distinctly tipped with white.
