Caloptilia nondeterminata
(Braun, 1939)
Caloptilia nondeterminata is a of leaf-mining in the Gracillariidae. It has been documented in Oregon and Washington in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The larvae are known to feed on Ribes species, creating mines in the leaves of their plants. Like other members of the Caloptilia, it likely undergoes the typical gracillariid involving an initial sap-feeding mine followed by a feeding stage where the larva rolls or ties leaves.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caloptilia nondeterminata: /kæloʊptɪliə nɒndɪˌtɜrmɪˈneɪtə/
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Identification
Specific diagnostic features for distinguishing Caloptilia nondeterminata from are not documented in available sources. Identification to level likely requires examination of genitalia or other microscopic characters.
Habitat
Associated with Ribes plants, which occur in various including forests, woodlands, and riparian areas in the Pacific Northwest.
Distribution
Recorded from Oregon and Washington in the United States. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in Oregon.
Diet
Larvae feed on Ribes . They mine the leaves of their plant.
Host Associations
- Ribes - larval larvae mine leaves
Life Cycle
Larvae are leaf miners on Ribes. The specific details of , pupal, and stages have not been documented.
Ecological Role
As a , larvae create feeding galleries in Ribes leaves. This represents a minor herbivore role in the .
Similar Taxa
- Other Caloptilia speciesMany Caloptilia are similar in appearance and share leaf-mining habits on various plants. Accurate identification typically requires examination.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'nondeterminata' (Latin for 'undetermined') may reflect the original describer's difficulty in placing this within the . The species was described by Braun in 1939.