Capperia hellenica explained

Capperia hellenica is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Greece.[1] It has also been recorded from Malta and Asia Minor.

The wingspan is 10–14 mm.[2] Adults are on wing from July to September.

The larvae feed on stiff hedgenettle (Stachys recta).[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Capperia hellenica Adamczewski, 1951 . Fauna Europaea . 4 August 2020.
  2. 10.5962/bhl.part.27232. On the systematics and origin of the generic group Oxyptilus Zeller (Lep. Alucitidae). 1951. Adamczewski. S.. Bulletin of the British Museum (Natural History). 1. 301–388. free.
  3. Web site: Capperia Tutt, 1905 . Lepidoptera and some other life forms . 4 August 2020.

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