Caloptilia diversilobiella explained

Caloptilia diversilobiella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in the United States (California).[1]

The eggs of this moth are laid on oak (Quercus) leaves. When hatched, the larva at first mines the leaves in a gallery leading to a blotch. The larva then form cones by folding the tips of the leaves, and feeding within.[2] The larvae feed on poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum).

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species_by_code/CALODIVE Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
  2. Web site: Caloptilia alchimiella - UKMoths. www.ukmoths.org.uk. 2019-04-25.