Agonopterix nebulosa
(Zeller, 1873)
Agonopterix nebulosa is a small in the Depressariidae, first described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1873. The occurs in eastern North America, with records from six U.S. states. are active during late spring, with larvae that feed specifically on Antennaria plantaginifolia by tying together the leaves of their plant.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonopterix nebulosa: /ˌæɡəˈnɒptərɪks ˌnɛbjʊˈloʊsə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, and Virginia in the United States.
Seasonality
have been recorded on wing from May to June.
Diet
Larvae feed on Antennaria plantaginifolia (pussytoes), a herbaceous plant.
Host Associations
- Antennaria plantaginifolia - larval food plantLarvae tie the leaves of this plant together while feeding.
Behavior
Larvae construct leaf ties on their plant, binding leaves together to create protected feeding shelters.