Psilocorsis cryptolechiella
Psilocorsis cryptolechiella | |
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Psilocorsis cryptolechiella larva with parasite | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Depressariidae |
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 Depressariidae family. It is found in the United States, including Alabama, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and South Carolina.[2]
The wingspan is about 16 mm.
The larvae feed on Fagus species, including Fagus grandifolia. Larvae create a leaf shelter.
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