Stigmella ostryaefoliella

(Stigmella ostryaefoliella)

Description

Stigmella ostryaefoliella is a moth of the Nepticulidae family. It is found in North America in Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Florida and Ontario. There are two generations per year. The larvae feed on a wide range of plants, including Carya (including Carya ovata), Ostrya and Carpinus. 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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