Acalyptris staticis (Walsingham, 1908)


Limonium pectinatum, Tenerife, Puerto de la Cruz; from van Nieukerken (2007a)

Limonium pectinatum, Teneriffa; from Klimesch (1977a)
mine
Oviposition at the underside of the leaf. The mine is an “intestine-like” organised corridor. The fist part is interparenchymatous, green when lighted from behind; the later section is full-depth.
hostplants
Plumbaginaceae, monophagous
Limonium pectinatum.
phenology
Probably several generations per year.
distribution within Europe
Canary Islands.
larva
Yellow.
synonyms
Stigmella staticis.
references
Hering (1927a, 1957a), Klimesch (1977a), van Nieukerken (1986a), 2007a), Skala (1939a).
Last modified 28.xi.2018