Coptotriche marginea, Crete - photo © K. Bormpoudaki
Coptotriche marginea (Haworth, 1828)
MOTH INFO
Coptotriche marginea is a moth of the family Tischeriidae on the island of Crete, Greece.
Scientific name
Coptotriche marginea (Haworth, 1828)
Emmetia marginea (Haworth, 1828)
Tischeria marginea (Haworth, 1828)
Common name
Bordered Carl
Classification
Superfamily: Tischerioidea > Family: Tischeriidae > Genus: Coptotriche
Wingspan
7-8 mm
Habitat
River banks, ravines, cultivated fields edges.
Food plant
The larva is a leafminer and feeds on Rosaceae (Rubus sanctus).
Flight period*
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
*based on a few observations on the island
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