Phyllonorycter nivalis explained

Phyllonorycter nivalis is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Turkey.[1]

The length of the forewings is about 3.9 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Quercus species. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine is found on the underside of the leaf.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.gracillariidae.net/species_by_code/PHYLNIVA Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
  2. http://www.biologiezentrum.at/pdf_frei_remote/ZAOE_37_0065-0075.pdf Blattminierende Lepidopteren aus dem Nahen und Mittleren Osten. V.Teil

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