Bug FAQCoptodisca lucifluella
Coptodisca lucifluella · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Heliozelidae
Source: Wikipedia
Its larvae feed on pecan (Carya illinoinensis) and mine the leaves, harming the trees.
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What it eats
The larvae eat pecan leaves, creating mines in the foliage.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
It occurs in North America, with records from Kentucky and Ohio.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 22 of 51 states and DC. Most records: Massachusetts, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Questions people ask
What plants do the larvae feed on?
The larvae feed on pecan trees (Carya illinoinensis) and mine the leaves.
Source: Wikipedia
Where is Coptodisca lucifluella found?
It is found in North America, including the states of Kentucky and Ohio.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Heliozelidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coptodisca_lucifluella
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