Coptotriche heinemanni, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Coptotriche heinemanni, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki

Coptotriche heinemanni (Wocke, 1871)

MOTH INFO

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

Scientific name

Coptotriche heinemanni (Wocke, 1871)

Tischeria heinemanni (Wocke, 1871)

Emmetia heinemanni (Wocke, 1871)

Common name
Kent Carl
Classification

Superfamily: Tischerioidea > Family: Tischeriidae > Genus: Coptotriche

Wingspan

8-10 mm

Habitat

River banks, ravines, cultivated fields edges.

Food plant

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

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

*based on one observation on the island

Links

Lepiforum e. V.

Plant Parasites of Europe

Lepidoptera Mundi

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