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Western spotted tentiform leaf miner

Phyllonorycter mespilella

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Lepidoptera (チョウ目)
Family
Gracillariidae
Genus
Phyllonorycter
Species
Phyllonorycter mespilella (Western spotted tentiform leaf miner)

Similar Species in Phyllonorycter

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Aspen Leaf Blotch Miner
Phyllonorycter apparella
Least Concern
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Broad-barred midget
Phyllonorycter froelichiella
Least Concern
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Cherry midget
Phyllonorycter cerasicolella
Least Concern
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Clover midget
Phyllonorycter insignitella
Critically Endangered
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Common alder midget
Phyllonorycter rajella
Least Concern
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Sallow midget
Phyllonorycter hilarella
Least Concern
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Maple midget
Phyllonorycter acerifoliella
Least Concern
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Beech Midget
Phyllonorycter maestingella
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western spotted tentiform leaf miner?
The scientific name of Western spotted tentiform leaf miner is Phyllonorycter mespilella. It belongs to the genus Phyllonorycter.
Where does Western spotted tentiform leaf miner live?
Western spotted tentiform leaf miner is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, United States.
What family does Western spotted tentiform leaf miner belong to?
Western spotted tentiform leaf miner (Phyllonorycter mespilella) belongs to the genus Phyllonorycter, which is part of the taxonomic family Gracillariidae.
What kingdom does Western spotted tentiform leaf miner belong to?
Western spotted tentiform leaf miner (Phyllonorycter mespilella) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Western spotted tentiform leaf miner?
The closest relatives of Western spotted tentiform leaf miner in the genus Phyllonorycter include Aspen Leaf Blotch Miner, Broad-barred midget, Cherry midget, Clover midget, Common alder midget.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Phyllonorycter — 20 Species

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Aspen Leaf Blotch Miner
Phyllonorycter apparella
LC 🐾
Broad-barred midget
Phyllonorycter froelichiella
LC 🐾
Cherry midget
Phyllonorycter cerasicolella
LC 🐾
Clover midget
Phyllonorycter insignitella
CR 🐾
Common alder midget
Phyllonorycter rajella
LC 🐾
Sallow midget
Phyllonorycter hilarella
LC 🐾
Maple midget
Phyllonorycter acerifoliella
LC 🐾
Rowan midget
Phyllonorycter sorbi
LC 🐾
Fiery oak midget
Phyllonorycter lautella
NE 🐾
Dark alder midget
Phyllonorycter klemannella
LC 🐾
Long-streak midget
Phyllonorycter salicicolella
LC 🐾
Hawthorn midget
Phyllonorycter corylifoliella
LC 🐾
Red birch midget
Phyllonorycter ulmifoliella
LC 🐾
Garden midget
Phyllonorycter messaniella
NE 🐾
Southern midget
Phyllonorycter dubitella
LC 🐾
Grey-alder midget
Phyllonorycter strigulatella
LC 🐾
Vetch midget
Phyllonorycter nigrescentella
VU 🐾
Pale oak midget
Phyllonorycter heegeriella
LC 🐾
Gold birch midget
Phyllonorycter cavella
LC 🐾
Beech Midget
Phyllonorycter maestingella
LC
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