Caloptilia robustella

New oak slender
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gracillariidae
Genus: Caloptilia
Species:
C. robustella
Binomial name
Caloptilia robustella
Jäckh, 1972[1]

Caloptilia robustella (commonly known as new oak slender)[2] is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from all of Europe, except the Balkan Peninsula.

The wingspan is 10–13 millimetres (0.39–0.51 in). To differentiate this species from Caloptilia alchimiella requires microscopic examination of the genitalia. [3][4]

There are multiple generations per year, with adults on wing between April and November.[5]

The larvae feed on Fagus sylvatica and Quercus robur. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Caloptilia robustella Jackh, 1972". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Archived from the original on February 7, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Oak Slender". Norfolk Moths. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  3. ^ Kuznetsov V.I., 1990 Gracillariidae ; in G.S. Medvedev (ed.): Keys to the insects of the europaean part of the USSR, Vol.IV: Lepidoptera, part 2 (english translation), Oxonian Press Pvt.Ltd., New Dehli, 1987
  4. ^ Heath, J. & Emmet, A. M. (Hrsg.) (1985): The Moths and Butterflies of Great Britain and Ireland. Volume 2: Cossidae – Heliodinidae. Harley Books, Colchester, Essex.
  5. ^ UKmoths
  6. ^ "bladmineerders.nl". Archived from the original on 2012-09-09. Retrieved 2010-11-04.


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