Macrosaccus neomexicanus

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Macrosaccus neomexicanus
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M. neomexicanus
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Macrosaccus neomexicanus
Davis, 2011

Macrosaccus neomexicanus is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from the south-western United States in the states of Arizona and New Mexico.

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The length of the forewings is 2.7–3.5 mm.

The larvae feed on Robinia neomexicana . They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine begins as a relatively short, serpentine track which enlarges to an elongate-oval, whitish blotch located on the underside of the leaflet. As the larva develops and begins laying down silk, the mine becomes strongly tentiform, causing the upper surface to roll over. [1]

Etymology

The specific name is derived from the specific name of its plant host.

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