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Capperia polonica

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Capperia polonica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pterophoridae
Genus: Capperia
Species:
C. polonica
Binomial name
Capperia polonica

Capperia polonica is a moth of the family Pterophoridae. It is found in Spain, France, Sardinia, Corsica, Croatia and Greece.[1] It has also been recorded from Asia Minor.

The wingspan is 14–18 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Teucrium flavum.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Fauna Europaea
  2. ^ "On the Systematics and Origin of the Generic Group oxyptilus Zeller (Lep. Alucitidae)". Archived from the original on 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2011-06-20.
  3. ^ Capperia at funet