Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1279892

Observation date: August 04, 2020
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Empty mines found on Quercus rubra. ID based on dichotomous key in Charley Eiseman's "Leafminers of North America." C. zelleriella is also the only east coast species in the genus that feeds on Quercus sp. that I could find.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: January 12, 2021
Coordinator notes: Kudos to the submitter for the research and keen eye.