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Coleophoridae 59a1586.1 – 1291   Coleophora laticornella Clemens, 1860              Pecan Cigar Casebearer

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Juglandaceae Rosaceae.  Host genera: Carya Juglans Prunus.  Notes: spatulate leaf cases (Eiseman 2020); leaves (Falkovitsh 2006); buds & foliage (Ree & Knutson 1997); [it is possible Juglans & Prunus records are in doubt].  (Shropshire & Douglas 2025) Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: laticornella Clemens, 1860 (Coleophora) - MONA 1983: 1291 caryaefoliella Clemens, 1862 (Coleophora)

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Barcode of Life (BOLD) (C. laticornella gr.) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online) Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Mass Moths Species Page at iNaturalist

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