Caloptilia alchimiella explained

Caloptilia alchimiella (commonly known as yellow-triangle slender)[1] is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in Europe and the Near East.[2]

The wingspan is 10-. Forewings purplish - ferruginous ; dorsum suffused with yellow towards base ; a large triangular yellow median costal blotch, apex often rounded. Hindwings dark grey. .[3]

The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.

The larvae feed on Quercus species, Castanea sativa and Fagus sylvatica.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Caloptilia alchimiella. Norfolk Moths. March 25, 2013.
  2. Web site: Caloptilia alchimiella (Scopoli, 1763). https://web.archive.org/web/20150125121056/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=433828. dead. January 25, 2015. Fauna Europaea. 2.5. July 23, 2012. March 24, 2013.
  3. Meyrick, E., 1895 A Handbook of British Lepidoptera MacMillan, London pdf Keys and description