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Psilocorsis cryptolechiella
Black-fringed Leaftier Moth, Black-fringed Psilocorsis Moth, Beech Leaftier
Psilocorsis cryptolechiella is a small moth in the family Depressariidae known for its distinctive larval behavior of tying leaves together to form shelters. The species is primarily associated with beech trees (Fagus species) and has been documented across the eastern and central United States. Adults are modest in appearance with a wingspan of approximately 16 mm. The larvae create characteristic leaf shelters by binding leaves together with silk, earning the species its common names.
Troyus
Troyus is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, subtribe Moncina. The genus was established in 2012 and contains Neotropical species distributed from the Caribbean to the Amazon basin. At least two species are recognized: T. turneri from Jamaica and T. phyllides from the Peruvian Amazon.