Eucosma parmatana – Variable Eucosma

Family Tortrididae   Hodges # 2937

Caterpillar foods: Asters (Bugguide)

Looks very similar to Epiblema otiosanaIn Epiblema otiosana  the silvery white blotch extends down in two distinct lobes.  In Eucosma parmatana, the blotch is more diffuse and has less distinct edges.  (description adapted from Aaron Hunt’s description on Bugguide)

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8/2/2017

 

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7/30/2017

on bugguide