Gracillariidae
33a0126 –
0667.1 Parornix betulae
(Stainton, 1854)
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Larva and
Host Plants: |
Host familiy: Betulaceae. Host genera: Betula. Host extended: leaf miner (Eiseman 2020). (Kimberley & Douglas 2025) |
| Similar Species: |
- All identifications in the genus Parornix should be considered tentative including those that were dissected or DNA barcoded. An unpublished work by Don Davis includes illustrations of genitalia, presumably based on type specimens, for all species. Using that as a guide reveals that many past descriptions and keys cannot be applied with confidence.
- Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)
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| Synonymy: |
betulae (Stainton, 1854) (Ornix) - MONA 1983: [NEW]scutulatella (Stainton, 1854) (Ornix) |
| Taxonomic Notes: |
Parornix betulae (Stainton, 1854) is now recognized within the North American fauna north of Mexico, Zootaxa, 3749(1): 18. |
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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.
- Landry, J.-F., V. Nazari, J.R. Dewaard, M. Mutanen, C. Lopez-Vaamonde, P. Huemer, P.D.N. Hebert, 2013. Shared but overlooked: 30 species of Holarctic Microlepidoptera revealed by DNA barcodes and morphology. Zootaxa, 3749(1): 1-93.
- 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 Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
- Species Page at Mass Moths
- Species Page at iNaturalist
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