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Caloptilia populetorum (Zeller, 1839) [Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae] Gracilaria populetorum Zeller, 1839. Isis: 209. Caloptilia populetorum (Zeller, 1839).

Leaf-mine: Despite the scientific name, the larvae feed on birch leaves, initially in a gallery and later rolling a leaf and feeding within (UKMoths). Larva: Details unknown. Pupa: Details unknown. Hosts in Britain: Betulaceae       Betula   Plant, in Pitkin & Plant, 2005 Betula   UKMoths Hosts elsewhere: Betulaceae       Betula   Nederlandse bladmineerders Time of year - mines: Unknown. Time of year - adults: August onwards, overwintering after which they may be seen until April or May (UKMoths). Distribution in Britain: A species of moorland and heath, having a wide distribution over much of mainland Britain (UKMoths) including Hereford, Merioneth, Surrey, West Gloucester, West Kent and Worcester (NBN Gateway distribution map - BRERC, JNCC and NE). Also recorded in the Republic of Ireland (Karsholt & van Nieukerken in Fauna Europaea). Distribution elsewhere: Widespread in Europe including Austria, Czech Republic, Danish mainland, Estonia, Finland, French mainland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Norwegian mainland, Poland, Romania, Russia - Central, East, North, Northwest and South, Slovakia, Spanish mainland, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands and Ukraine (Karsholt & van Nieukerken in Fauna Europaea). Parasitoids: Unknown.

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Last updated 21-Aug-2008  Brian Pitkin