Zelleria

Stainton, 1849

Species Guides

Zelleria arizonica
Zelleria celastrusella
Zelleria haimbachi(pine needle sheathminer)
Zelleria ochroplagiata
Zelleria pyri
Zelleria retiniella(Brindled zelleria)

Zelleria is a of micro- in the Yponomeutidae, comprising approximately 60 described distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America. The genus was established by Stainton in 1849. Species vary in plant associations, with some specializing on ash (Fraxinus), pine (Pinus), or other woody plants. Larval habits include leaf mining and needle- mining in conifers.

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Distribution

Europe, Asia, and North America. Specific distribution records exist for Denmark (DK), Norway (NO), and Sweden (SE).

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Species diversity

The contains approximately 60 described , with type species Zelleria hepariella Stainton, 1849. Notable species include Zelleria hepariella (Brown Ash Ermine) and Zelleria haimbachi (pine needle- miner).