Recurvaria consimilis
Braun, 1930
A small gelechiid with a wingspan of 8.5–9.5 mm, recorded from the east-central United States. The larvae are leaf miners that feed specifically on Ceanothus americanus. First described by Braun in 1930.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Recurvaria consimilis: /rɛˌkʊərˈvɛə.riə kɒnˈsɪmɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia in the United States.
Diet
Larvae feed on Ceanothus americanus (New Jersey tea).
Host Associations
- Ceanothus americanus - larval food plantleaf mining