Greya punctiferella
(Walsingham, 1888)
Greya punctiferella is a small in the Prodoxidae, distributed along the Pacific coastal ranges of western North America from Alaska to northern California. have a wingspan of 12.5–19 mm. The larvae are known leaf miners of several saxifrage family plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Greya punctiferella: /ˈɡreɪə pʌŋktɪfəˈrɛlə/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Greya by geographic range and association with moist coniferous forests of the Pacific Northwest. Specific diagnostic characters not documented in available sources.
Appearance
Wingspan 12.5–19 mm. Specific coloration and pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Moist coniferous or mixed conifer-Alnus forests.
Distribution
Pacific coastal ranges, western slopes of the Cascades, and parts of the Sierra Nevada from south-eastern Alaska to the Mendocino region of northern California.
Diet
Larvae feed on Tiarella trifoliata, Tolmiea menziesii, and Tellima grandiflora. feeding habits unknown.
Host Associations
- Tiarella trifoliata - larval food plantlarval
- Tolmiea menziesii - larval food plantlarval
- Tellima grandiflora - larval food plantlarval
Life Cycle
Larvae are leaf miners. Complete details not documented.
Behavior
Larvae are thought to be leaf miners.
Similar Taxa
- Other Greya speciesSame ; differentiation requires geographic and context along with detailed morphological examination not available in sources.
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Incurvaria punctiferella by Walsingham in 1888, later transferred to Greya.