Caloptilia cuculipennella
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Caloptilia cuculipennella (Hübner, 1796)
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Caloptilia cuculipennella (commonly known as the feathered slender)[1] is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is found in Holarctic Region, including most of Europe.[2]
The wingspan is 11–12 millimetres (0.43–0.47 in).
The larvae feed on Fraxinus excelsior, Ligustrum vulgare and Syringa vulgaris.
References
- ^ "Feathered Slender". Norfolk Moths. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
- ^ Fauna Europaea
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