Staudinger-1876

Guides

• Dichomeris acuminatus

  Alfalfa Leaf Tier, Alfalfa Leaftier Moth

  Dichomeris acuminatus is a small moth in the family Gelechiidae, commonly known as the alfalfa leaf tier. It has an exceptionally broad distribution spanning multiple continents including Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. The species was first described by Otto Staudinger in 1876. Despite its common name suggesting association with alfalfa, the species appears to be a generalist with a wide ecological tolerance given its cosmopolitan range.

  Gelechiidaeleaf-tiercosmopolitan-distributionagricultural-pestStaudinger-1876DichomerisLepidopteramothbroad-distributiontropicalsubtropical