- Dasystoma salicella
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Dasystoma salicella Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Chimabachidae Genus: Dasystoma Species: D. salicella Binomial name Dasystoma salicella
Hübner, 1796Synonyms - Cheimophila salicella
Dasystoma salicella, sometimes also known as the Blueberry Leafroller, is a moth of the family Chimabachidae. It is endemic to Europe, but is an introduced species in North America.
The wingspan is 6 to 10 millimetres (0.24 to 0.39 in) for females (which are not able to fly) and 17 to 20 millimetres (0.67 to 0.79 in) for males. The moth flies in one generation from March to April depending on the location.
The larvae feed on Oak, Birch, Willow, Rhododendron plants.
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