Caloptilia populetorum
Caloptilia populetorum (commonly known as clouded slender)[1] is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in most of Europe, except Italy, the Balkan Peninsula and the Mediterranean islands.[2]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gracillariidae |
| Genus: | Caloptilia |
| Species: | C. populetorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Caloptilia populetorum (Zeller, 1839) | |
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The wingspan is 11–14 millimetres (0.43–0.55 in). Adults are on wing from August onwards, overwintering after which they may be seen until April or May.
Although the scientific name populetorum might suggest the larvae feed on poplar, they only feed on the leaves of Betula species, including Betula pendula and Betula pubescens. Initially they feed in a gallery and later they roll a leaf and feed within.
References
- "Clouded Slender". Norfolk Moths. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- "Caloptilia populetorum (Zeller, 1839)". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
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