Leucoptera aceris
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Leucoptera aceris (Fuchs, 1903)
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Leucoptera aceris is a moth in the Lyonetiidae family. It is found from Latvia to the Pyrenees, Alps and Bulgaria. It has also been recorded from Portugal.[1]
The larvae feed on Acer campestre, Acer monspessulanum and Acer platanoides. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine consists of a small, upper-surface blotch with frass concentrated in a central spot. Pupation takes place outside of the mine.[2]
References
- ^ "Leucoptera aceris (Fuchs, 1903)". 2.5. Fauna Europaea. July 23, 2012. Retrieved April 6, 2013.
- ^ "Leucoptera aceris (Fuchs, 1903)". Bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved September 22, 2010.