Tinagma obscurofasciella
(Chambers, 1880)
Tinagma obscurofasciella is a small in the , recorded from the northeastern and north-central United States. are active in spring and early summer. The are that feed on rosaceous plants, particularly Geum and Potentilla .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tinagma obscurofasciella: /tɪˈnæɡmə ˌɑbˌskjʊəroʊfæʃiˈɛlə/
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Identification
This belongs to the small , whose members are characterized by narrow and reduced . Specific diagnostic features for T. obscurofasciella are not well documented in available sources. may be distinguished from other small by association with known plants and geographic range.
Habitat
Associated with areas supporting rosaceous plants, particularly Geum and Potentilla . Specific requirements are not well documented.
Distribution
Recorded from Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, and Minnesota in the United States.
Seasonality
active in April and June.
Diet
feed on various rosaceous plants, specifically Geum and Potentilla .
Host Associations
- Geum - larval rosaceous
- Potentilla - larval rosaceous
Life Cycle
Larval stage involves leaf mining on foliage. occurs in spring and early summer.
Behavior
construct mines within leaves of plants.
Ecological Role
As a , may influence leaf physiology of plants. impacts are likely minor given the ' limited recorded distribution and .
Similar Taxa
- Other Tinagma speciesMembers of the Tinagma share similar and biology; identification to level may require dissection or rearing from known
- Other Douglasiidae members share narrow and reduced ; association and geographic distribution assist in differentiation