Caloptilia xanthopharella
Scientific NameCaloptilia xanthopharella
FamilyGracillariidae
SubfamilyGracillariinae
Wingspan (mm)10
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow
HabitatWoodlands, parks, gardens, and areas with host maple trees
Geographic RangeEurope
Host PlantsAcer campestre, Acer platanoides, Acer pseudoplatanus
Flight PeriodMay to June, and August to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf miners, creating tentiform mines on the underside of maple leaves. Pupation occurs within the mine or in a cocoon on the ground, with two generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific reddish-brown and pale yellow striped forewing pattern, the fine white line along the fold, and its association with maple host plants. The typical resting posture with raised forelegs is also characteristic of the genus.
Description
A small moth with reddish-brown forewings characterized by a broad, pale yellow stripe along the costa and a fine white line along the fold. Its head and antennae are yellowish-brown.
