The poplar petiole gall moth (Ectoedemia populella) is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is widely distributed in North America east of the Rocky Mountains.[1][2] It was first described by Danish-American entomologist August Busck in 1907.[2]
The adult wingspan 7-8.5 mm.[1]
The larvae induce globular galls on the petioles of several Populus species.[1] Mature larvae overwinter in the galls and adults emerge in spring.[1]
The poplar petiole gall moth (Ectoedemia populella) is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is widely distributed in North America east of the Rocky Mountains. It was first described by Danish-American entomologist August Busck in 1907.
The adult wingspan 7-8.5 mm.
The larvae induce globular galls on the petioles of several Populus species. Mature larvae overwinter in the galls and adults emerge in spring.
Ectoedemia populella is een vlinder uit de familie van de dwergmineermotten (Nepticulidae).[1] De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort is voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1907 door Busck.
Bronnen, noten en/of referentiesThe Poplar Petiolegall Moth (Ectoedemia populella) là một loài bướm đêm thuộc họ Nepticulidae. Nó được tìm thấy ở Bắc Mỹ, bao gồm Massachusetts, New Hampshire và Ohio.
Sải cánh dài 7-8.5 mm.
The Poplar Petiolegall Moth (Ectoedemia populella) là một loài bướm đêm thuộc họ Nepticulidae. Nó được tìm thấy ở Bắc Mỹ, bao gồm Massachusetts, New Hampshire và Ohio.
Sải cánh dài 7-8.5 mm.