Caloptilia acerifoliella

Description

Caloptilia acerifoliella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from the United States (Colorado and Utah). The larvae feed on Acer species, including Acer glabrum and Acer grandidentatum. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine has the form of a short linear mine, ending in a small blotch with either the upper or lower epidermis loosened. Later, the leaf is rolled downwards, first from one side, then from the other, and then from the tip. Caloptilia is a genus of moths in the family Gracillariidae.