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Moth - Phyllocnistis insignis Adding this photo so we have an adult in the database.<br /> <br /> I collected some leafmines for this moth on 8/23/25. The first adult emerged 8/27/25. A 2nd emerged on 8/29/25.<br /> <br /> Host: Erechtites Geotagged,Phyllocnistis,Phyllocnistis insignis,United States,moth Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Moth - Phyllocnistis insignis

Adding this photo so we have an adult in the database.

I collected some leafmines for this moth on 8/23/25. The first adult emerged 8/27/25. A 2nd emerged on 8/29/25.

Host: Erechtites

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    First one I've seen Christine, small but colorful.
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The Phyllocnistis insignis

"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.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

Attribution Non-Commercial
Uploaded Aug 30, 2025. Captured in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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