Coleophora ornatipennella

Coleophora ornatipennella is a small moth of the family Coleophoridae.

Distribution
It is found in central and south-eastern Europe (from Germany and Poland to the Pyrenees, Italy and Greece and from France to Romania as well as in southern and northern Russia and Estonia) and in the Near East. It is also found in China.

Description
The wingspan is about 12 mm. Forewings are yellowish and apically falcate, with dark gray stripes.

Behavior
The moth flies in May and June depending on the location. The larvae feed on Alopecurus, Anthoxanthum, Avena, Briza, Bromus, Dactylis glomerata, Holcus, Koeleria and Poa species. Larvae can be found from October to May.