Calyciphora xanthodactyla

(Calyciphora xanthodactyla)

Description

Calyciphora xanthodactyla is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and the Republic of Macedonia. It has also been recorded from Morocco and Turkey. The larvae feed on Jurinea mollis and Carlina longifolia. They can be found from May to June.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pterophoridae
Genus:Calyciphora
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