Mason-wasp-prey
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Psilocorsis reflexella
Dotted Leaftier Moth
Psilocorsis reflexella is a small moth in the family Depressariidae. Larvae are leaf-tiers that bind oak leaves together to form shelters. The species serves as prey for solitary wasps, particularly mason wasps in the genus Ancistrocerus. It occurs across eastern and central North America.
Sciota basilaris
Yellow-shouldered Leafroller
A small moth in the family Pyralidae, commonly known as the Yellow-shouldered Leafroller. The species occurs in North America, with records from the northern United States and central Canada. Larvae are known to feed on sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) and other plants, rolling leaves for shelter. The species is of minor economic significance as a leafroller pest.