Bucculatrix ochrisuffusa
Braun, 1963
A small in the Bucculatricidae, described in 1963 by Annette Frances Braun. Known from a single specimen recorded in Ohio. The larvae probably feed on Quercus alba (white oak).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bucculatrix ochrisuffusa: //ˈbʌkjʊˌleɪtrɪks ˌɒkrɪsəˈfjuːsə//
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Identification
Members of Bucculatrix are extremely small , often under 5 mm in length, with narrow wings and distinctive longitudinal wing striations. -level identification requires examination of genitalia or other microscopic features. This species can only be reliably distinguished from by reference to the original description.
Distribution
Known only from Ohio, United States. The single recorded observation suggests a very restricted or poorly sampled range.
Diet
Larvae probably feed on Quercus alba (white oak).
Host Associations
- Quercus alba - probable larval Based on the original description; not confirmed by direct observation
Similar Taxa
- Other Bucculatrix speciesExtremely similar in general appearance; microscopic examination required for separation
More Details
Taxonomic history
Described by Annette Frances Braun in 1963. Braun was a prolific lepidopterist who described numerous of microlepidoptera, particularly in the Bucculatricidae.
Data deficiency
With only one recorded observation in iNaturalist and minimal published literature, this remains poorly known. Its actual distribution, preferences, and are largely undocumented.