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St. Andrews leaf miner on Quercus nigra SA420 2016 1 - Stigmella
Copyright © 2016 Tracy S. Feldman

St. Andrews leaf miner on Quercus nigra SA420 2016 1 - Stigmella
Laurinburg, Scotland County, North Carolina, USA
June 7, 2016

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Contributed by Tracy S. Feldman on 8 June, 2016 - 3:58pm
Last updated 17 June, 2016 - 2:12pm

Moved
Moved from Unidentified Leaf Mines.

Probably S. macrocarpae. Bucculatrix mines on oak typically start at the midrib, but what makes this clearly a Stigmella mine is the persistent circular eggshell at the beginning (on the lower leaf surface). This larva looks unwell, and hasn't progressed much since you took the photo.
… Charley Eiseman, 17 June, 2016 - 2:12pm login or register to post comments

Is this Bucculatrix? I think
Is this Bucculatrix? I think this is the first time I've ever found one with a larva in it.
… Tracy S. Feldman, 8 June, 2016 - 4:01pm login or register to post comments

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