Caloptilia alchimiella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Gracillariidae |
Genus: | Caloptilia |
Species: | C. alchimiella |
Binomial name | |
Caloptilia alchimiella (Scopoli, 1763) |
Caloptilia alchimiella is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is found in Europe and the Near East.
The wingspan is 10-13 mm. The moth flies from May to July depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Quercus species, Castanea sativa and Fagus sylvatica.