Triadica-sebifera
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Caloptilia triadicae
Chinese Tallow Leaf Miner
Caloptilia triadicae is a small moth in the family Gracillariidae, described by Davis in 2013. It is a leaf-mining specialist on Chinese tallow tree (Triadica sebifera), an invasive plant in the southeastern United States. The species is adventive (non-native) in North America and has been investigated for its potential as a biological control agent. Its seasonal abundance patterns and parasitoid associations have been studied in Florida.