Aristotelia lespedezae explained

Aristotelia lespedezae is a moth of the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Annette Frances Braun in 1930. It is found in the United States, east of the Rocky Mountains.^{[1] [2]}

Adults are on wing from late May to October in Kentucky.

The larvae probably feed on Lespedeza species.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Aristotelia lespedezae Braun, 1930 . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . June 1, 2018.
2. Web site: 420658.00 – 1744 – Aristotelia lespedezae – Braun, 1930 . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 1, 2018.
3. Web site: McLeod . Robin . April 5, 2018 . Species Aristotelia lespedezae - Hodges#1744 . BugGuide.Net . June 1, 2018.