Caloptilia strictella
(Walker, 1864)
Caloptilia strictella is a of microlepidopteran in the Gracillariidae. It is known from scattered records across northern and eastern North America, including the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Québec, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Northwest Territories, as well as Maine in the United States. Like other members of its , it is likely a leaf-mining species, though specific plant associations remain undocumented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caloptilia strictella: /kæˌlɒpˈtɪliə strɪkˈtɛlə/
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Distribution
Canada: Manitoba, Québec, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories. United States: Maine. GBIF records additionally suggest presence in these Canadian provinces, though specific locality details are sparse.
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Taxonomic note
The Caloptilia contains numerous similar , many of which require examination of genitalia or molecular data for definitive identification. The specific epithet 'strictella' derives from Latin 'strictus' meaning 'drawn tight' or 'narrow', possibly referring to wing shape or body form.