Scientific name Epicallima formosella Rank Species | Genus Epicallima Order Butterflies and moths | |
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Similar Butterflies and moths, Borkhausenia, Esperia, Alabonia, Batia lunaris | ||
Epicallima formosella is a species of gelechioid moth. It belongs to subfamily Oecophorinae of the concealer moth family (Oecophoridae).
It is found in Europe. The wingspan is 12–16 mm. Adults are on wing from June to August depending on the location.
The caterpillars feed on decaying wood, typically of poplars (Populus).
Junior synonyms of E. formosella are:
References
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