Stigmella aromella

(Stigmella aromella)

Description

Stigmella aromella is a moth of the Nepticulidae family which is endemic to Ontario, Canada. Late instar larvae have been found in mid-August and mid-September, with adults on wing in February, March and late August. There are probably two generations per year. The larvae feed on Populus species, including Populus deltoides and Populus x canadensis. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Nepticulidae
Genus:Stigmella
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