Elaeagnaceae
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Capitophorus shepherdiae
Buffaloberry Oleaster Aphid
Capitophorus shepherdiae is a species of aphid in the family Aphididae, described by Gillette & Bragg in 1916. It is commonly known as the Buffaloberry Oleaster Aphid, reflecting its association with plants in the genus Shepherdia (buffaloberry/oleaster). The species belongs to the genus Capitophorus, which comprises aphids often characterized by tuberculate heads and specific host plant relationships.
Coleophora elaeagnisella
Speckled Casebearer Moth
A small casebearer moth (family Coleophoridae) known for its distinctive larval case and specialized feeding on Elaeagnaceae plants. The species is restricted to northern North America, where it has been documented from the Great Lakes region northward into Canada. Larvae construct pistol-shaped portable cases from silk and plant material.