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Weird Maple Ravioli Larva - Paraclemensia acerifoliella
Copyright © 2016 Larry Clarfeld

Weird Maple Ravioli Larva - Paraclemensia acerifoliella
Colchester, Chittenden County, Vermont, USA
August 31, 2016
These larva appear to have moved across the sugar maple leaf causing circular feeding pattern. The larva itself was found in the case, a ravioli-like pouch made of circular-cut leaves on either side.

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Weird Maple Ravioli Larva - Paraclemensia acerifoliella Weird Maple Ravioli Larva - Paraclemensia acerifoliella
Contributed by Larry Clarfeld on 31 August, 2016 - 10:54pm
Last updated 9 September, 2016 - 8:33pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request. Thanks for the larval images!
… Aaron Hunt, 9 September, 2016 - 8:33pm

Paraclemensia acerifoliella
This appears to be Paraclemensia acerifoliella (Incurvariidae).
… Terry Harrison, 1 September, 2016 - 2:42pm

 
thanks...
I found the adults this spring in the same location, doesn't look like their were any larvae photos on bugguide (until now)
… Larry Clarfeld, 1 September, 2016 - 2:45pm

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