Elm-feeder
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Acronicta vinnula
delightful dagger moth
Acronicta vinnula, commonly known as the delightful dagger moth, is a small noctuid moth native to eastern North America. Adults have a wingspan of 28–32 mm and are active from April through August, with at least two generations per year. The species is notable for its larvae feeding exclusively on elm leaves.
Coleophora limosipennella
dark elm case-bearer
Coleophora limosipennella is a small case-bearing moth in the family Coleophoridae, described by Duponchel in 1843. Native to Europe with a broad distribution from Fennoscandia to the Mediterranean and east to the Baltic States and Romania, it has been introduced to North America. The species is strongly associated with elm (Ulmus) as a larval host.
Nerice bidentata
Double-toothed Prominent, base-streaked prominent moth, double-toothed prominent moth
Nerice bidentata is a North American moth in the family Notodontidae. Adults are active in spring and summer, with a single generation per year in northern populations. The species is notable for its larvae, which feed on elm leaves and exhibit camouflage resembling leaf edges.
Ribautiana
Ribautiana is a genus of small leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae, subfamily Typhlocybinae. Species occur across North America, Europe, and Australia. Some species are economically significant agricultural pests, particularly of cane fruits and elm. The genus was established by Zakhvatkin in 1947.
Theisoa constrictella
Constricted Twirler
Theisoa constrictella is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as the Constricted Twirler. It was first described by Philipp Christoph Zeller in 1873. The species is associated with elm trees (Ulmus), with larvae feeding on these host plants. It is found across the eastern and central United States, with records extending into southern Canada.