Leucanthiza dircella explained

Leucanthiza dircella is a species of moth in the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Canada (Québec and Ontario), and the United States (including California, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Vermont and Maine).^{[1] [2]}

Life history

A study in northern Michigan determined this species to complete one generation per year.^[3] The larvae feed by mining the leaves of Dirca palustris. They are the only known leafminer of this particular host plant.^[4]

Multiple species of wasp are known to parasitize Leucanthiza dircella, including members of the genera Pholetesor, Chrysocharis, Closterocerus, Pnigalio, and Sympiesis.

External links

• mothphotographersgroup
• Leucanthiza at microleps.org

Notes and References

1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species_by_code/LEUCDIRC Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
2. Web site: Moth Photographers Group – Leucanthiza dircella – 0701. 2021-06-21. mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu.
3. http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=13662436 Leucanthiza dircella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae): A leafminer of leatherwood, Dirca palustris
4. Petrice. T.. Haack. R.. Mattson. W.. Birr. B. A.. 2000. Leucanthiza dircella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae): a leafminer of leatherwood, Dirca palustris.. The Great Lakes Entomologist . 33 . 3 & 4 . 10.22543/0090-0222.2022 . 55317539 . en. free.