Selania capparidana, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Selania capparidana (Zeller, 1847)
MOTH INFO
Selania capparidana is a moth of the family Tortricidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Selania capparidana (Zeller, 1847)
Grapholitha capparidana (Zeller, 1847)
Grapholitha rhezelana (Chrétien, 1915)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Tortricoidea > Family: Tortricidae > Subfamily: Olethreutinae > Tribus: Grapholitini > Genus: Selania
Wingspan
9-10 mm
Habitat
Phrygana, olive groves, and dry rocky slopes.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Capparaceae (Capparis spinosa). From September to May is a leaf miner, but in the summer feeds on shoots, buds, and fruits.
Flight period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |