Rectiostoma fernaldella
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Rectiostoma fernaldella (stenomid oak leaf tier) is a species of moth in the family Depressariidae. It was described by Riley in 1889.[1] It is found in North America, from southern Mexico to the eastern basin and range area in southern Arizona and disjunctly to California. There is also a record for Tennessee.[2]
The wingspan is about 13 mm.[3] Adults have been observed flying in shady areas under oaks during midday. There is a single annual generation in California, with adults on wing in May, June and July.
The larvae feed on Quercus agrifolia, Quercus wislizenii, Quercus dumosa, , Quercus lobata, Quercus suber, Quercus chrysolepis, , Lithocarpus densiflorus, Chrysolepis chrysophylla and . The larvae utilize shelters made by the preceding generation for overwintering. These shelters consist of two leaves sandwiched together with a thick rim of frass and silk sealing their edges. Within these shelters the larva skeletonize both leaf surfaces.[4]
References[]
- ^ Beccaloni, G.; Scoble, M.; Kitching, I.; Simonsen, T.; Robinson, G.; Pitkin, B.; Hine, A.; Lyal, C., eds. (2003). "Setiostoma fernaldella". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum.
- ^ mothphotographersgroup
- ^ Bug Guide
- ^ Neotropical Microlepidoptera XX: Revision of the Genus Setiostoma (Lepidoptera: Stenomidae)
- Moths described in 1889
- Rectiostoma
- Depressariidae stubs