Proleucoptera smilaciella
A microlepidopteran leaf-mining in the Lyonetiidae. are distinguished from the similar Paraleucoptera albella by wing pattern characteristics including a narrower, more oblique first fascia and smaller silvery-gray spot. The is larger than P. albella and exhibits converging dark lines toward the wing apex. Specific plant associations and detailed remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proleucoptera smilaciella: //proʊˌljuːkəˈpɪtərə smɪˌlæsiˈɛlə//
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Identification
Differs from Paraleucoptera albella by: larger overall size; first fascia (streak) narrower (three times as long as wide versus nearly square in P. albella) and more oblique, positioned nearer the wing base; presence of three or four converging dark lines toward the apex (rarely evident in P. albella); silvery-gray spot smaller than in P. albella and completely surrounded by golden-yellow band anteriorly and superiorly. Worn specimens may be difficult to distinguish.
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Similar Taxa
- Paraleucoptera albellaMost similar ; distinguished by wing pattern details including fascia shape, spot size, and presence of converging lines. Worn specimens problematic.