Hamamelis
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Acleris kearfottana
Acleris kearfottana is a small tortricid moth with a wingspan of approximately 15 mm. It is known from northeastern North America, with records from Maine, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Quebec, and West Virginia. Adults are active in spring, summer, and late autumn, suggesting a possible multivoltine life cycle. The larvae feed on specific host plants including sweetfern (Comptonia peregrina), bayberries (Myrica species), and witch-hazel (Hamamelis).
Caloptilia superbifrontella
Witch-hazel Caloptilia
Caloptilia superbifrontella is a small moth in the family Gracillariidae, commonly known as the Witch-hazel Caloptilia. The species is restricted to eastern North America, with records from Canada (Québec and Nova Scotia) and the eastern and central United States. Larvae are leaf miners that feed exclusively on Hamamelis species, including witch-hazel and related shrubs.