Caloptilia aceriella

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Caloptilia aceriella
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C. aceriella
Binomial name
Caloptilia aceriella
(Chambers, 1881)

Caloptilia aceriella is a moth of the Gracillariidae family. It is known from the United States (Massachusetts, California and Maine).[1]

The larvae feed on Acer species, including Acer rubrum. They mine the leaves of their host plant.

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