Astrotischeria astericola

Astrotischeria astericola
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tischeriidae
Genus: Astrotischeria
Species: A. astericola
Binomial name
Astrotischeria astericola
(Braun, 1972)
Synonyms
  • Tischeria astericola Braun, 1972

Astrotischeria astericola is a moth of the Tischeriidae family. It was described by Braun in 1972. It is found in North America, including Ohio.[1]

The larvae feed on Symphyotrichum species, including Symphyotrichum cordifolium and Symphyotrichum lateriflorum. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2]

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