Scrobipalpula manierreorum
Priest, 2014
Scrobipalpula manierreorum is a small gelechiid described in 2014. Its larvae are leaf miners that feed on bigleaf aster (Eurybia macrophylla). The is known from scattered locations across northeastern and north-central North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scrobipalpula manierreorum: /ˌskrɒbɨˈpælpjʊlə ˌmænɪˈɛəriəm/
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Identification
Distinguished from by genitalia and confirmed association with Eurybia macrophylla as plant. Forewing length range (3.7–6.5 mm) overlaps with related , making dissection or rearing from known host material necessary for reliable identification.
Appearance
Small with forewings 3.7–6.5 mm in length. Specific wing pattern details not documented in available sources.
Habitat
Associated with deciduous forest supporting its plant Eurybia macrophylla, which grows in rich woods and shaded slopes.
Distribution
Recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, and Vermont.
Diet
Larvae feed on Eurybia macrophylla (bigleaf aster).
Host Associations
- Eurybia macrophylla - larval larvae mine leaves
Life Cycle
Larvae mine leaves of plant; likely occurs within or near mines, though specific details not documented.
Behavior
Larvae create leaf mines in foliage of Eurybia macrophylla.
Ecological Role
Leaf-mining herbivore; impacts on plant not quantified.
Similar Taxa
- Other Scrobipalpula speciesSimilar size and general ; require genitalia examination or association for differentiation.
More Details
Etymology
Specific epithet honors the Manierre , though exact circumstances of dedication not detailed in available sources.
Description date
Described by Ronald J. Priest in 2014, making it a relatively recently recognized .