Antispila nysaefoliella
Antispila nysaefoliella (tupelo leafminer moth) is a species of moth of the family Heliozelidae. It is found in south-eastern North America. The wingspan is about 8 mm. Adults are on wing in spring. The larvae feed on Nyssa sylvatica. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2] Low (2008) observed that the larvae are able to make sounds using sclerotized structures on their dorsum and tail.[2] Larvae can be found from late August to early September. References
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