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Tischeriidae 23a0042 – 0148   Coptotriche agrimoniella (Braun, 1972)

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Larva and Host Plants: Host familiy: Rosaceae.  Host genera: Agrimonia.  Host extended: miner (Braun 1972).  (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) Genitalia: See Braun, 1972: pl. 13, figs. 81 & 81A; pl. 21, fig. 127 Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.) Synonymy: agrimoniella (Braun, 1972) (Tischeria) - MONA 1983: 148 Taxonomic Notes: Coptotriche agrimoniella (Braun, 1972) was formerly placed in the genus Tischeria.

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Braun, A.F., 1972. Tischeriidae of America north of Mexico (Microlepidoptera). Memoirs of the American Entomological Society, 28: 1-148. Shropshire, K.J. & D.W. Tallamy, 2025. Lepidoptera of North America, north of Mexico: an annotated list containing geographic ranges and host-plant records. ZooKeys, 1261: 101-113; Suppl. 1. (PDF or read online) Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Mass Moths Species Page at Microleps.org Species Page at iNaturalist

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