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Tulip Tree Leaf Miner

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Gracillariidae ›Genus: Phyllocnistis

About

Phyllocnistis liriodendronella is a moth of the Gracillariidae family, known from the United States (New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Kentucky). The hostplants for the species include Liriodendron tulipifera, Magnolia glauca, Magnolia grandiflora, and Magnolia virginiana. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine has the form of a long, winding, linear mine on either surface of the leaf, especially the small terminal leaves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tulip Tree Leaf Miner?
The scientific name of Tulip Tree Leaf Miner is Phyllocnistis liriodendronella.
What kingdom does Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belong to?
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belong to?
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belong to?
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belong to?
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belong to?
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belongs to the family Gracillariidae.
What genus does Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belong to?
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner belongs to the genus Phyllocnistis.