Astrotischeria heliopsisella
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Species: | A. heliopsisella
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Astrotischeria heliopsisella (Chambers, 1875)
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Astrotischeria heliopsisella is a moth of the family Tischeriidae. It was described by Vactor Tousey Chambers in 1875. It is found in North America, including Illinois, Missouri and Ohio.[1]
The larvae feed on Heliopsis helianthoides and Ambrosia trifida. They mine the leaves of their host plant.
References
- ^ Moth Photographers Group at Mississippi State University