Leucanthiza dircella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Québec and Ontario in Canada, and the United States (including California, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Vermont and Maine).[1][2][3]
A study in northern Michigan determined this species to complete one generation per year.[4] The larvae feed by mining the leaves of Dirca palustris. They are the only known leafminer of this particular host plant.[5]
Multiple species of wasp are known to parasitize Leucanthiza dircella, including members of the genera Pholetesor, Chrysocharis, Closterocerus, Pnigalio, and Sympiesis.[5]
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Leucanthiza dircella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Québec and Ontario in Canada, and the United States (including California, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Vermont and Maine).
