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Caloptilia cruzorum

(Caloptilia cruzorum)

Description

Caloptilia cruzorum is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from the Galápagos Islands. The larvae feed on Galactia species, probably Galactia striata. 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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