Caloptilia orientalis

(Caloptilia orientalis)

Description

Caloptilia orientalis is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from the Russian Far East. The larvae feed on Lonicera maackii. 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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