Acalyptris pistaciae, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Acalyptris pistaciae (van Nieukerken, 2007)
MOTH INFO
Acalyptris pistaciae is a moth of the family Nepticulidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Acalyptris pistaciae (van Nieukerken, 2007)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Nepticuloidea > Family: Nepticulidae > Subfamily: Nepticulinae > Tribus: Trifurculini > Genus: Acalyptris
Wingspan
3-4 mm
Habitat
Rocky slopes, coastal areas, dry shrubland and other dry and warm areas.
Food plant
Τhe larva is a leaf miner and monophagous on Anacardiaceae (Pistacia lentiscus, Pistacia terebinthus).
Flight period*
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observations on the island