Caloptilia burserella
(Busck, 1900)
Caloptilia burserella is a leaf-mining in the Gracillariidae. The is known from Florida, USA and Cuba. Its larvae feed on leaves of Bursera gummifera, Bursera simaruba, and Persea americana, creating characteristic blotch mines.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caloptilia burserella: /kæˈlɒptɪliə bʌrsəˈrɛlə/
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Distribution
Florida, United States; Cuba
Diet
Larvae feed on Bursera gummifera, Bursera simaruba, and Persea americana
Host Associations
- Bursera gummifera - larval leaf mining
- Bursera simaruba - larval leaf mining
- Persea americana - larval leaf mining
Life Cycle
Larvae mine the leaves of plants
More Details
Leaf mining habit
Larvae create blotch mines within the leaf tissue of plants, a characteristic of many Gracillariidae