Caloptilia aceriella
(Caloptilia aceriella)
Description
Caloptilia aceriella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from the United States (Massachusetts, California and Maine). The larvae feed on Acer species, including Acer rubrum. They mine the leaves of their host plant.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Gracillariidae
Genus:Caloptilia
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