Caryocolum proxima
(Haworth, 1828)
Caryocolum proxima is a small in the Gelechiidae, with a wingspan of 9–11.5 mm. are active in August. The occurs across most of Europe and has been recorded in North America. Larvae are leaf miners that feed on Cerastium fontanum and Stellaria media.
Pronunciation
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Identification
A small gelechiid with wingspan 9–11.5 mm. Distinguished from congeneric by genitalia and plant associations. Specific diagnostic characters for field identification are not well documented in available sources.
Habitat
details are not explicitly described in available sources. Based on plant associations, likely occurs in areas where Cerastium fontanum and Stellaria media grow.
Distribution
Most of Europe; also recorded from North America.
Seasonality
on wing in August. Larvae present from April to May.
Diet
Larvae feed on Cerastium fontanum and Stellaria media. do not feed.
Host Associations
- Cerastium fontanum - larval plantLarvae mine leaves
- Stellaria media - larval plantLarvae mine leaves
Life Cycle
Larvae mine leaves of plants from April to May. details not documented. emerge and are active in August. Specific details on stage and pupal stage are not available.
Behavior
Larvae are leaf miners, feeding internally within plant leaves. activity period restricted to August.
Similar Taxa
- Other Caryocolum speciesSimilar size and ; reliable identification requires examination of genitalia
More Details
Taxonomic history
Originally described as Recurvaria proxima by Haworth in 1828, later transferred to Caryocolum.