Stigmella phyllanthina
Stigmella phyllanthina is a moth of the family Nepticulidae. It is only known from the south-eastern coast of New South Wales, Australia.
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The wingspan is 3.8-4.6 mm for males.
The larvae feed on Glochidion ferdinandi. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine consists of a long broad sinuate gallery. The cocoon is white.
External links
- Australian Faunal Directory
- Australian Nepticulidae (Lepidoptera): Redescription of the named species
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