Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Coleophora sacramenta (Heinrich, 1914)


Family: Coleophoridae
Subfamily: Coleophorinae
Identification:
Wing Span: 1.2-1.6 cm
Life History:
Flight: Adults are most common from June to August; longer flight in California.
Caterpillar Hosts: Larval host plants include: Prunus domestica (plum), and other stone fruits in California. Populus (aspen & poplar) in the eastern United States.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Northeastern North America; introduced to California, British Columbia.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs: