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  1. United Kingdom
  2. Capperia britanniodactylus
Capperia britanniodactylus(Gregson, 1867)
  1. Pterophoridae
  2. Pterophorinae
  3. Oxyptilini
  4. Capperia
  5.  britanniodactylus
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Habitat

  • Meadows

MU
FU

18-21 mm

  • Austria
  • France
  • Germany
Regional distr. - legend
Phenogram based on the literature
  • Local names
  • LanguageVernacular name
    DeutschSalbei-Gamander-Federmotte
    EnglishWood-Sage Plume
    NederlandsSalievedermot
    NorskFirtannfjærmøll
  • Primary hostplants
  • FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
    LamiaceaeTeucrium scorodoniaWood SagWoodland Germander
  • Synonyms and other combinations
  • Latin nameAuthor
    Oxyptilus britanniodactylusGregson, 1867
    Pterophorus teucriiJordan, 1869
  • Links
  • LanguageWebsiteAuthors
    Lepiforum e. V.
    Plants parasites of EuropeWillem N. Ellis
    Suffolk MothsTony Prichard
    UK MothsIan Kimber

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Female.

Patrick ClementUnited Kingdom, Bury Ditches

Adult.

Ian KimberUnited Kingdom, Shibden Valley

Adult.

Chris ManleyUnited Kingdom, Wareham

Larva.

Patrick ClementUnited Kingdom, Bury Ditches

Larva.

Patrick ClementUnited Kingdom, Bury Ditches

Pupa.

Patrick ClementUnited Kingdom, Bury Ditches
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