Macrosaccus coursetiae

Eiseman & Davis, 2017

Macrosaccus coursetiae is a small in the Gracillariidae, described from Arizona in 2017. It is the sixth in the Macrosaccus. The larvae are leaf miners that feed inside the leaves of Coursetia glandulosa (Fabaceae). The Chrysocharis walleyi (Eulophidae) has been reared from its leaf mines.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macrosaccus coursetiae: //ˌmækroʊˈsækəs kɔrˈsiːti.aɪ//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Macrosaccus by association with its specific plant Coursetia glandulosa in Arizona. As a member of Lithocolletinae, are small typical of the . Larval mines occur on Coursetia glandulosa, which helps separate this species from with different host associations.

Habitat

Associated with Coursetia glandulosa in Arizona. Specific details beyond plant association have not been documented.

Distribution

Arizona, United States.

Diet

Larvae feed as leaf miners inside the leaves of Coursetia glandulosa (Fabaceae).

Host Associations

Life Cycle

Larval stage feeds inside leaves as a . Other life stages and complete developmental details have not been described.

Behavior

Larvae create leaf mines within the leaves of their plant.

Ecological Role

on Coursetia glandulosa; serves as for the Chrysocharis walleyi.

Similar Taxa

  • Macrosaccus morrisellaCongeneric leaf-mining in Gracillariidae; differs in plant association (Fabaceae including soybean and American hog peanut) and geographic distribution (Canada, Minnesota, and broader North America)

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