Coleophora varnella

Coleophora varnella is a moth of the family Coleophoridae. It is found in eastern Bulgaria.

Coleophora varnella
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C. varnella
Binomial name
Coleophora varnella
Baldizzone & Tabell, 2006[1]

The wingspan is 17–18 mm. Adults have been recorded in June.[2]

The larvae possibly feed on Centaurea species.

Etymology

The specific name refers to the town of Varna, situated close to the type locality.

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