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Coptodisca negligens

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Coptodisca negligens
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C. negligens
Binomial name
Coptodisca negligens
Braun, 1920

Coptodisca negligens is a moth of the Heliozelidae family. It was described by Braun in 1920.[1] It is found in North America, including Ohio.[2]

The wingspan is 4-4-5 mm. The basal half of the forewings is pale leaden metallic, while the apical half is bright orange yellow. The hindwings are grey.[3] There is one generation per year with adults on wing from late June to mid July.

The larvae feed on Vaccinium macrocarpon. They mine the leaves of their host plant. Larvae can be found from mid April and early July.[4]

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