Dichomeris levisella
Dichomeris levisella is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Fyles in 1904.[2] It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from southern Quebec to southern Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Jersey, Kentucky, Michigan and Minnesota.[3] The forewings are brown, clouded with darker brown towards the hindmargin. There is a subterminal line of paler brown spots, bordered with black. There is a pale brown horseshoe-like mark beyond the centre of the wing. The hindwings are grey with a lighter terminal line.[4] Adults are on wing from June to August. The larvae feed on Aster macrophyllus, Aster cordifolius, Hieracium aurantiacum and Solidago species. References
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