Caloptilia azaleella | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Gracillariidae |
Genus: | Caloptilia |
Species: | C. azaleella |
Binomial name | |
Caloptilia azaleella (Brants, 1913) |
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The Azalea leaf miner (Caloptilia azaleella) is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is endemic to Japan, but has been introduced worldwide.
The wingspan is 10-11 mm. The moth flies from May to October depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Azalea species.