Porphyrosela alternata explained

Porphyrosela alternata is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Japan (the island of Kyūshū), Malaysia (the states of Pahang and Selangor), Nepal and Taiwan.[1] This species is a well-known pest of cotton.

The wingspan is 2.6-4.3 mm.

The larvae feed on Desmodium species, including Desmodium heterocarpon, Desmodium heterophyllum and Desmodium strigillosum. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

Notes and References

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