Caloptilia anthobaphes

(Caloptilia anthobaphes)

Description

Caloptilia anthobaphes is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Canada (Nova Scotia, Ontario, Québec) and the United States (Michigan and Vermont). The larvae feed on Vaccinium species, including Vaccinium ovatum. 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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