Porphyrosela minuta explained

Porphyrosela minuta is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Argentina, Brazil and Chile.[1] It has been recently introduced in North America and is found in several states, as far north as Maryland.[2]

The larvae feed on Medicago sativa and Trifolium species (including Trifolium pratense). They mine the leaves of their host plant.

Links

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species_by_code/PORPMINU Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
  2. https://bugtracks.wordpress.com/2017/03/26/hiding-in-plain-sight/ Hiding in Plain Sigh