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Linear Blotch Mine - Stigmella quercipulchella Linear mine that widens and maintains a central, solid frass line. <br /> <br /> Habitat: Quercus rubra Geotagged,Nepticulidae,Stigmella,Stigmella quercipulchella,Summer,United States,leaf mine,linear blotch mine Click/tap to enlarge

Linear Blotch Mine - Stigmella quercipulchella

Linear mine that widens and maintains a central, solid frass line.

Habitat: Quercus rubra

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The Stigmella quercipulchella

''Stigmella quercipulchella'' is a moth of the Nepticulidae family. It is found in North America in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Ontario.

There are two generations per year. The larvae feed on ''Quercus'' species, including ''Q. palustris'', ''Q. marilandica'' and ''Q. rubra''. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

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

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Uploaded Mar 14, 2020. Captured Sep 13, 2019 11:38 in 281 Main St S, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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