Astrotischeria astericola explained

Astrotischeria astericola is a moth of the family Tischeriidae. It was originally described by Annette Frances Braun as Tischeria astericola in 1972. It is found in eastern North American woodlands.^{[1] [2]}

The larvae feed on woodland asters (Symphyotrichum), including Symphyotrichum cordifolium and Symphyotrichum lateriflorum.^[2] They mine the leaves of their host plant.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 230013.00 – 0157 – Astrotischeria astericola – (Braun, 1972) . North American Moth Photographers Group . Mississippi State University . June 1, 2018.
2. Web site: Astrotischeria astericola (Braun, 1972) - Moths of North Carolina . auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov . 18 February 2020.
3. http://www.microleps.org/Guide/Tischeriidae/Asteraceae_feeding/index.html Microleps.org