Coptotriche marginea, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Coptotriche marginea, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Coptotriche marginea (Haworth, 1828)

MOTH INFO

Coptotriche marginea is a moth of the family Tischeriidae on the island of Crete, Greece.

Scientific name

Coptotriche marginea (Haworth, 1828)

Emmetia marginea (Haworth, 1828)

Tischeria marginea (Haworth, 1828)

Common name
Bordered Carl
Classification

Superfamily: Tischerioidea > Family: Tischeriidae > Genus: Coptotriche

Wingspan

7-8 mm

Habitat

River banks, ravines, cultivated fields edges.

Food plant

The larva is a leafminer and is monophagous on Rosaceae (Rubus sanctus).

Flight period*
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
                       

*based on a few observations on the island

Links

Lepiforum e. V.

Plant Parasites of Europe

Lepidoptera Mundi

Moths and Butterflies of Europe and North Africa

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