Heliozelidae
21a0093 –
0247 Coptodisca lucifluella
(Clemens, 1860)
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Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Juglandaceae. Host genera: Carya. Host extended: miner (Eiseman 2020). (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
lucifluella (Clemens, 1860) (Aspidisca) - MONA 1983: 247ella (Chambers, 1871) (Aspidisca) - MONA 1983: [246] |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Coptodisca lucifluella (Clemens, 1860) includes as a synonym 0246 Coptodisca ella (Chambers, 1871), Bulletin of Entomological Research. 105(2): 201-224. |
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| 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.
- Bernardo, U., E.J. van Nieukerken, R. Sasso, M. Gebiola, 2015. Characterization, distribution, biology and impact on Italian walnut orchards of the invasive North-American leafminer Coptodisca lucifluell (Lepidoptera: Heliozelidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research, 105(2): 201-224.
- Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
- 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 iNaturalist
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