Aphelia peramplana

(Aphelia peramplana)

galery

Description

Aphelia peramplana is a species of moth of the family Tortricidae. It is found from Portugal to Greece, as well as in North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia), Malta, Crete, Iraq, from Iran east to Transcaucasia and in Siberia and Asia Minor. The wingspan is 25–31.5 mm. The larvae feed on Salix, Anemone, Ononis and Asphodelus species, as well as Pulsatilla pratensis and Calendula arvensis. Larvae can be found in April and May. Aphelia is a genus of tortrix moths in tribe Archipini.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Tortricidae
Genus:Aphelia
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe