Stigmella ostryaefoliella
(Clemens, 1861) Wilkinson et al., 1979
Stigmella ostryaefoliella is a pygmy in the Nepticulidae. The is known from the eastern United States and Ontario, Canada. Larvae are leaf miners that feed on several hardwood . have two per year.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stigmella ostryaefoliella: /ˈstɪɡmɛlə ˌɒstrɪ.eɪfoʊˈliɛlə/
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Distribution
Eastern North America: recorded from Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Ontario.
Seasonality
Two per year.
Diet
Larvae feed on Carya (including Carya ovata), Ostrya, and Carpinus. They mine the leaves of their plants.
Host Associations
- Carya - larval includes Carya ovata
- Ostrya - larval
- Carpinus - larval
Life Cycle
Two per year. Larvae are leaf miners.
Ecological Role
Leaf-mining larvae create tunnels within plant leaves, potentially affecting leaf function.