Ericaceae-associate
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Parornix kalmiella
Laurel Leafminer
Parornix kalmiella is a small moth in the family Gracillariidae, commonly known as the Laurel Leafminer. The species is named for its association with Kalmia (mountain laurel), its larval host plant. It occurs in northeastern North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Larvae create blotch or serpentine mines in leaves of their host.