Synonyms and other taxonomic changes
Stigmella braunella (Jones, 1933)
Nepticula braunella Jones, 1933
* phylogenetic sequence #002950
Explanation of Names
Named in honor of Dr. Annette Frances
Braun (1884-1978), a leading authority of microlepidoptera.
Size
Forewing length 2.5-3.1 mm.
(1)
Wingspan is 5.4-6.6 mm.
Food
Described from rearings on cultivated cherry
Prunus lyonii.
(1)Print References
Jones, W.W. 1933. The Description and Biology of Nepticula braunella (Lepidoptera-Nepticulidae), a New Species of Leaf Miner on Prunus ilicifolia Walp. and the Variety Integrifolia Sarg.. University of California publications in Entomology 6(4): 49-78, f.1-10
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Charley Eiseman on 8 February, 2012 - 9:36am
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Randy HardyLast updated 6 October, 2013 - 2:04pm