Coptotriche arizonica explained

Coptotriche arizonica is a moth of the family Tischeriidae. It is found in North America, including California, Arizona[1] and Texas.

The larvae feed on Quercus species, including Quercus arizonica and Quercus reticulata. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=137 mothphotographersgroup
  2. http://www.life4diversity.com/index.php?option=com_content&=view&id=31&Itemid=50 Global diversity; phylogeny of Tischeriidae