Astrotischeria occidentalis
(Braun, 1972)
Astrotischeria occidentalis is a small in the Tischeriidae, described by entomologist Annette Frances Braun in 1972. The is known from North America. Members of this family are commonly called trumpet leaf miner moths due to the distinctive feeding patterns of their larvae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Astrotischeria occidentalis: //ˌæstrəʊtɪˈʃɛriə ˌɒksɪdənˈteɪlɪs//
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Distribution
North America
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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