Seismic-behavior

Guides

• Antispila nysaefoliella

  Tupelo Leafminer Moth

  Antispila nysaefoliella is a leafmining moth in the family Heliozelidae. Larvae feed exclusively on black tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica), creating mines in leaves. The species is notable for producing distinct seismic signals during feeding and locomotion. Adults are small with a wingspan of approximately 8 mm and are active in spring.

  leafminerseismic-behaviorvibrational-communicationmonophagousHeliozelidae