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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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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Feb 16, 2024. Captured Aug 13, 2022 08:29 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm