Phyllonorycter kearfottella explained

Phyllonorycter kearfottella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Connecticut, New Jersey, Kentucky, Maine, New York and Washington in the United States.[1]

The wingspan is about 7 mm.

The larvae feed on Castanea species, including Castanea dentata, Castanea mollissima and Castanea sativa. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

Notes and References

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