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Caloptilia azaleella (Brants, 1913) [Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae] Azalea Leaf Miner Gracilaria azaleella Brants, 1913. Tidjschr. Ent. 56: LXXII. Caloptilia azaleella (Brants, 1913).

Leaf-mine: The larvae initially form mines in leaves, later forming a cone by rolling the leaf downwards from the tip (UKMoths). Larva: Details unknown. Pupa: In a cocoon under a white membrane; underside of leaf (British leafminers). Hosts in Britain: Ericaceae       Rhododendron     British leafminers Rhododendron     Plant, in Pitkin & Plant, 2005 Rhododendron     UKMoths Hosts elsewhere: Ericaceae       Rhododendron     Nederlandse bladmineerders Rhododendron     Belgian Lepidoptera Rhododendron indicum   Belgian Lepidoptera Rhododendron simsii   Belgian Lepidoptera Time of year - mines: June, September (British leafminers). Time of year - adults: 2-3 generations from May to October (UKMoths). Distribution in Britain: This moth is an adventive species, probably introduced with azalea and rhodedendron plants, that is now spreading throughout Britain, including Lancaster (Greater Manchester, Chorlton) (UKMoths), Hants (Fleet) (British leafminers), South Devon, South Lancaster and Surrey (NBN Gateway distribution map - NE and SHWRG). See also British leafminers distribution map. Distribution elsewhere: Widespread in Europe including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, French mainland, Germany, Italian mainland, Luxembourg, Madeira, Poland, Portuguese mainland, Russia - Central, Slovakia, Sweden and The Netherlands (Karsholt & van Nieukerken in Fauna Europaea). Parasitoids: Unknown.

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Last updated 21-Oct-2008  Brian Pitkin