Kessleria alpicella (Stainton, 1851)
mine
The larv initially makes a narrow, full depth corridor with dispersed frass. Later several full depth blotches are made, that are virtually free of frass. Older lavae live free and cause window feeding from a dense spinning. Pupation external.
host plants
Saxifragaceae, narrowly monophagous
Saxifraga paniculata, rotundifolia.
phenology
Larvae probably hibernate twice.
BENELUX
Not known from the Benelux countries (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
distribution within Europe
Mountains of Central Europe, 1100-2000 m.
pupa
Described by Patočka & Turčáni (2005a).
synonyms
Zelleria alpicella.
references
Deschka & Wimmer (2000a), Friese (1963a), Hering (1957a), Huemer & Tarmann (1991a), Huemer & Mutanen (2015a), Nel (1999a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a).