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More goldenrod fauna; is it a leaftier? - Dichomeris inserrata

More goldenrod fauna; is it a leaftier? - Dichomeris inserrata
Horsham trail. Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 21, 2009
Size: 13 mm wingspan.
I was delighted to see that the adult had emerged. Maybe now we'll know more about it.
The pupa was remarkably active, see the video
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Another kind of goldenrod gall. - Dichomeris inserrata Indented Dichomeris pupa in goldenrod gall. - Dichomeris inserrata Another kind of goldenrod gall. - Dichomeris inserrata More goldenrod fauna; is it a leaftier? - Dichomeris inserrata

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2297 - Dichomeris inserrata
Inserrata larvae do feed on Solidago spp. Bolize is also in the area but utilize Brassica spp.

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Dichomeris
looks similar to Dichomeris inserrata (2297) and D. bolize. Not sure if either are recorded in your area?

 
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Would other views help? I still have the specimen. Do they use goldenrod?

amazing thanks for taking the
amazing thanks for taking the time to show us this!

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