Gibbovalva magnoliae explained

Gibbovalva magnoliae is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Japan (Hokkaidō and Honshū).[1]

The wingspan is 6.8-9.2 mm.

The larvae feed on Magnolia heptapetala, Magnolia hypoleuca and Magnolia obovata. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species_by_code/GIBBMAGN Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)