Caloptilia diversilobiella
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| Caloptilia diversilobiella | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Gracillariidae |
| Genus: | Caloptilia |
| Species: | C. diversilobiella |
| Binomial name | |
| Caloptilia diversilobiella Opler, 1969 | |
Caloptilia diversilobiella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is found in the United States (California).[1]
The eggs of this moth are laid on oak (Quercus) leaves. When hatched, the larva at first mines the leaves in a gallery leading to a blotch. The larva then form cones by folding the tips of the leaves, and feeding within.[2] The larvae feed on poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum).
