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Astrotischeria astericola

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Astrotischeria astericola
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Family:
Tischeriidae
Genus:
Astrotischeria
Species:
A. astericola
Binomial name
Astrotischeria astericola
(Braun, 1972)
Synonyms
  • Tischeria astericola Braun, 1972

Astrotischeria astericola is a moth of the family Tischeriidae. It was described by Annette Frances Braun in 1972. It is found in North America, including Ohio.[1]

The larvae feed on Symphyotrichum species, including Symphyotrichum cordifolium and Symphyotrichum lateriflorum. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2]

References

  1. ^ "230013.00 – 0157 – Astrotischeria astericola – (Braun, 1972)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  2. ^ Microleps.org


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