Selania capparidana, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Selania capparidana
MOTH INFO
Selania capparidana is a moth of the family Tortricidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Selania capparidana
Grapholitha capparidana
Grapholitha rhezelana
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
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