Gracillariidae
33a0211 –
0644.1 Caloptilia triadicae
Davis, 2013
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Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Euphorbiaceae. Host genera: Gymnanthes Triadica. Host extended: leaf-miner (Davis et al 2013a). (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: |
triadicae Davis, 2013 (Caloptilia) - MONA 1983: [NEW] |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Caloptilia triadicae Davis, 2013 is a new species introduced from China, Jour. Lepid. Soc., 67(4): 281-290. |
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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.
- Davis, D.R., Fox, M.S. & R.F. Hazen, 2013. Systematics and biology of Caloptilia triadicae (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae), a new species of leaf-mining moth of the invasive Chinese tallow tree (Triadica sebifera (L.) Euphorbiaceae). Journal of the Lepidopterists' Society, 67(4): 281-290.
- 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 Block Island Moths
- Species Page at BugGuide.Net
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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LG – © Aaron Hunt
Paratype - LG – © McGuire Center Coll.
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coil shelter on Triadica sebifera - 5mm
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coil shelter on Triadica sebifera - 5mm
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