Cameraria new-species-on-lyonia-fruticosa
An undescribed species of Cameraria (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) that has been documented feeding on Lyonia fruticosa, a shrub in the Ericaceae . The has not yet received formal taxonomic description. As with other Cameraria species, it likely produces blotch mines in leaves during its larval stage. The specific epithet reflects its documented association rather than a formal .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Cameraria new-species-on-lyonia-fruticosa: //ˌkæməˈrɛəriə ˌnjuːˈspiːʃiːz ɒn ˈlaɪoʊniə fruːtɪˈkoʊsə//
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Habitat
Associated with Lyonia fruticosa, which occurs in scrub , flatwoods, and sandhill in the southeastern United States. The 's presence is tied to areas where this plant grows.
Distribution
Range corresponds to that of its plant Lyonia fruticosa, which is restricted to Florida and adjacent southeastern Georgia.
Diet
Larvae feed on Lyonia fruticosa (shiny lyonia), a member of the heath Ericaceae.
Host Associations
- Lyonia fruticosa - primary Larval plant; specific association documented but remains undescribed