Zelleria oleastrella, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Zelleria oleastrella (Millière, 1864)
MOTH INFO
Zelleria oleastrella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Zelleria oleastrella (Millière, 1864)
Tinea oleastrella (Millière, 1864)
Common name
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Classification
Superfamily: Yponomeutoidea > Family: Yponomeutidae > Genus: Zelleria
Wingspan
12-16 mm
Habitat
Olive groves.
Food plant
The larva is monophagous on Oleaceae (Olea europaea (Olive tree)). It mines the leaves of olive trees and pupates in a silken cocoon.
Flight period
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