Caloptilia quercinigrella explained

Caloptilia quercinigrella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae.

Distribution

It is known from Connecticut, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Michigan and Texas in the United States.[1]

Taxonomy

The wingspan is about 14 mm.

The larvae feed on Quercus species, including Quercus nigra. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://gc.bebif.be/species/show/2559 Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)