Astrotischeria heliopsisella explained

Astrotischeria heliopsisella is a moth of the family Tischeriidae. It was described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1875. It is found in North America, including Illinois, Missouri and Ohio.[1]

The larvae feed on Heliopsis helianthoides and Ambrosia trifida. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

Notes and References

  1. http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=159 Moth Photographers Group