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Phyllocnistis insignis on Ragwort (Packera sp.) Habitat: Packera sp. leaf; mesic, mixed forest<br />
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Phyllocnistis insignis on Ragwort (Packera sp.)

Habitat: Packera sp. leaf; mesic, mixed forest

Phyllocnistis insignis on Ragwort (Packera sp.) Habitat: Packera sp. leaf; mesic, mixed forest<br />
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    comments (4)

  1. Quite artistic Posted 4 years ago
    1. They try their best <3. Posted 4 years ago
  2. This is Phyllocnistis insignis on ragwort (Packera). Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks so much, Charley! Posted 4 years ago

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"Phyllocnistis insignis" is a moth of the family Gracillariidae, found throughout the United States. The hostplants for the species include "Arnoglossum muehlenbergii", "Erechtites hieracifolia", "Prenanthes alba", and "Senecio aureus". They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine has the form of a long, narrow, linear, winding mine on the upperside of the leaf.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Apr 11, 2021. Captured Apr 6, 2021 11:41 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/2.8
  • 1/166s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm