Coleophora maritella

Coleophora maritella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in Canada, including New Brunswick.

Coleophora maritella
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C. maritella
Binomial name
Coleophora maritella

The larvae feed on the seeds of Juncus littoralis. They create a trivalved, tubular silken case.

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