Keiferia georgei
(Hodges, 1986)
A small gelechiid described in 1985 by Ronald W. Hodges. The is known from a limited number of records in Illinois, North America. Larvae are leaf miners on a specific plant, Physalis heterophylla var. ambigua.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Keiferia georgei: /kaɪˈfɛriə ˈdʒɔːrdʒaɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Illinois, United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in Canada and the United States, though specific localities beyond Illinois are not documented in available sources.
Diet
Larvae feed on Physalis heterophylla var. ambigua (Solanaceae).
Host Associations
- Physalis heterophylla var. ambigua - larval food plantLeaves are mined by larvae.
Behavior
Larvae mine leaves of their plant.
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Taxonomic Note
The was described by Hodges in 1985, though some sources list the authorship date as 1986.