Parornix peregrinaella
(Darlington, 1949)
Parornix peregrinaella is a small in the Gracillariidae, described by Darlington in 1949. It has a restricted distribution in northeastern North America, with records from eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. The is associated with sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina), on which its larvae mine leaves.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Parornix peregrinaella: //pəˈrɔːrnɪks ˌpɛrəˌɡrɪnaˈɛlə//
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Habitat
Associated with stands of sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina), a nitrogen-fixing shrub of disturbed, sandy, or nutrient-poor soils.
Distribution
Canada: Nova Scotia, Québec, Ontario. United States: New Jersey, Vermont.
Diet
Larvae feed on Comptonia peregrina (sweetfern).
Host Associations
- Comptonia peregrina - larval plantlarvae mine leaves
Similar Taxa
- Other Parornix speciesMany Parornix are leaf miners on Rosaceae and other plants; identification to species often requires examination of genitalia or larval host association.