Caloptilia rufipennella explained

Caloptilia rufipennella (commonly known as small red slender)^[1] is a moth of the family Gracillariidae that is found throughout Europe.^[2]

The wingspan is 11-. It is a small brown Caloptilia with whitish bands at the top of the forelegs.The moth flies from August to the next spring.

The larvae feed on Acer pseudoplatanus.

External links

• Lepiforum
• Caloptilia rufipennella at UKmoths

Notes and References

1. Web site: Small Red Slender. Norfolk Moths. March 25, 2013.
2. Web site: Caloptilia rufipennella (Hübner, 1796). https://web.archive.org/web/20160305192042/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=433852. dead. March 5, 2016. Fauna Europaea. 2.5. July 23, 2012. March 25, 2013.