Zelleria oleastrella

Description

Zelleria oleastrella is a moth of the family Yponomeutidae. It is found in southern Europe and Turkey. The wingspan is 12–15 mm. There are five overlapping generations per year with adults on wing year round, but mostly from May to November. The larvae feed on Olea europaea and possibly Elaeagnus angustifolia. They usually bore into the terminal buds of their host plant, but may also inhabit the tips of young shoots. Pupation takes place beneath a slight silken web.