Tinagma obscurofasciella
(Chambers, 1880)
Tinagma obscurofasciella is a small in the Douglasiidae, recorded from the northeastern and north-central United States. are active in spring and early summer. The larvae are leaf miners 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 Douglasiidae, whose members are characterized by narrow wings and reduced wing venation. 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
Larvae 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 plant foliage. occurs in spring and early summer.
Behavior
Larvae construct mines within leaves of plants.
Ecological Role
As a , larvae may influence leaf physiology of plants. impacts are likely minor given the ' limited recorded distribution and host specificity.
Similar Taxa
- Other Tinagma speciesMembers of the Tinagma share similar and ; identification to level may require dissection or rearing from known
- Other Douglasiidae members share narrow wings and reduced venation; plant association and geographic distribution assist in differentiation