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Acrocercops astericola - New-genus-on-dichanthelium new-species
Copyright © 2020 Nigel Grindley

Acrocercops astericola - New-genus-on-dichanthelium new-species
Block Island, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
September 20, 2019
I am virtually certain that this is an Acrocercops astericola but would appreciate confirmation or correction. It would be a new species for RI on BG. Aaron - it was by the porch light after our Scout Camp expedition!
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Contributed by Nigel Grindley on 10 February, 2020 - 2:58pm
Last updated 10 February, 2020 - 5:51pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Nigel Grindley, 10 February, 2020 - 5:51pm login or register to post comments

Acrocercopinae
I think it may actually be this:

...which is possibly a Leucospilapteryx rather than belonging to an undescribed genus as it is currently placed on BugGuide.
… Charley Eiseman, 10 February, 2020 - 4:14pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
The species was recorded in a 1998 leafminer survey on Block Island.
… Aaron Hunt, 10 February, 2020 - 7:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Acrocercopinae
Many thanks, Charley. My specimen looks virtually identical to Tom Murray's and the absence of tarsal bands seems a key characteristic. I will move the image but please remove it if you have second thoughts.
… Nigel Grindley, 10 February, 2020 - 5:50pm login or register to post comments

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