Fenusella
Enslin, 1912
Fenusella is a of in the , Feninae. in this genus are known as leaf-miners, with feeding internally on poplar leaves (Populus species). The genus occurs in the Palearctic region, with records from Europe, Scandinavia, and extending into Iran.
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How to pronounce Fenusella: /fɛˈnʊsɛla/
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Habitat
Associated with poplar trees (Populus ), where develop as leaf-miners within leaves.
Distribution
Palearctic region; recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the British Isles, and Iran (Sarab, East-Azarbaijan Province). Also present in Vermont, USA (non- occurrence).
Diet
feed on poplar leaves (Populus ); specific dietary details for unknown.
Host Associations
- Populus nigra - larval Reared from this in Iran; primary host for F. hortulana
Life Cycle
Larval stage develops as a blotch leaf-miner inside poplar leaves.
Behavior
create blotch- leaf mines in poplar foliage.
Ecological Role
; considered a pest of poplar trees where are significant.
Human Relevance
F. hortulana is recognized as a pest of cultivated poplar .
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Taxonomic note
The was established by Enslin in 1912. GBIF records indicate presence in Scandinavia and an or recorded occurrence in Vermont, USA.