Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Stigmella saginella (Clemens, 1861)


Family: Nepticulidae
Subfamily:
Identification:
Wing Span: 0.4-0.55 cm
Life History:
Flight:
Caterpillar Hosts: The larvae feed on Quercus species, including Q. prinus, Q. platanoides and Q. alba.
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Ohio, New York, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, California, Ontario and Quebec.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs: