Keiferia elmorei
(Keifer, 1936)
Keiferia elmorei is a small gelechiid described in 1936. The is known from California and is associated with Solanum plants. Larvae are leaf miners.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Keiferia elmorei: /ˈkaɪfɛriə ˈɛlmɔːraɪ/
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Identification
Forewings measure 4–5.9 mm in males and 3.4–5.3 mm in females. in wing size is present, with males averaging larger than females.
Distribution
Recorded from California, United States.
Diet
Larvae feed on Solanum .
Host Associations
- Solanum - larval leaf mining
Life Cycle
Larvae mine leaves of plants.
Behavior
Larvae create leaf mines on Solanum foliage.