Gracillariidae
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Phyllonorycter viburnella
Phyllonorycter viburnella is a micro-moth in the family Gracillariidae, commonly known as leaf blotch miner moths. The species was described by Braun in 1923. It is known from a limited distribution in northeastern North America, with records from Quebec, Connecticut, and Ohio. As a member of Phyllonorycter, its larvae likely create blotch mines in leaves, though specific host plant associations for this species have not been documented in the provided sources.
Porphyrosela minuta
A tiny leaf-mining moth in the family Gracillariidae, Porphyrosela minuta creates distinctive white blotch mines on clover leaves. Native to South America, it has established populations in North America following recent introduction. The species is multivoltine with rapid development, completing its life cycle in approximately 16 days at 25°C. Adults are minute and difficult to observe in the field.
Povolnya
Povolnya is a genus of small moths in the family Gracillariidae, first described by Kuznetzov in 1979. The genus belongs to the tribe Gracillariini within the subfamily Gracillariinae. Species in this genus are leaf-mining moths, with larvae that feed internally on plant tissues. The genus has been recorded from northern Europe, including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Povolnya quercinigrella
Povolnya quercinigrella is a small moth in the family Gracillariidae, first described by Ely in 1915. The species was formerly placed in the genus Caloptilia, which explains older literature references. It is primarily known from eastern and central North America, with records spanning from Florida to Maine and west to Illinois and Texas.
Telamoptilia
Telamoptilia is a genus of small moths in the family Gracillariidae, established by Kumata & Kuroko in 1988. The genus name derives from Greek 'telamon' (belt) and 'ptilia' (small wing), likely referring to wing pattern or structure. It contains six described species distributed across Africa and Asia, with some species known as leaf miners on specific host plants.