Psilocorsis cryptolechiella
Psilocorsis cryptolechiella | |
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Psilocorsis cryptolechiella larva with parasite | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Oecophoridae |
Genus: | Psilocorsis |
Species: | P. cryptolechiella |
Binomial name | |
Psilocorsis cryptolechiella (Chambers, 1872)[1] | |
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The Black-fringed Leaftier Moth, Black-fringed Psilocorsis Moth or Beech Leaftier (Psilocorsis cryptolechiella) is a moth of the Oecophoridae family. It is found in North America, including Alabama, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.[2]
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Damage
The wingspan is about 16 mm.
The larvae feed on Fagus species, including Fagus grandifolia. Larvae create a leaf shelter.
References
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