Anarsioses aberrans
Common NameAnarsioses aberrans
Scientific NameAnarsioses aberrans
FamilyGelechiidae
SubfamilyAnarsiinae
HabitatAssociated with host plant foliage, often in forests or cultivated areas.
Geographic RangeKnown from India (Assam).
Host PlantsUnknown specific host plant for this species, but other Anarsia species feed on various plants including Rosaceae (e.g., apple, peach, plum) and legumes.
Flight PeriodUnknown for this specific species, but generally multiple generations per year for Gelechiidae.
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leaf miners, creating a characteristic blotch mine within the leaf tissue, as seen in the image. They feed internally, consuming the mesophyll, which causes the leaf area to become transparent. Pupation likely occurs within the mine or in a cocoon on the host plant.
Identification TipsIdentification of the adult moth typically requires examination of genitalia due to their small size and often similar appearance. For the larval stage, the distinctive blotch mine on the host plant, along with the appearance of the pale, spotted larvae within, are key features. Specific host plant identification would further aid in larval identification.
Description
The image shows two pale, yellowish-white caterpillars with small dark spots, residing within a translucent blotch mine on a green leaf. The adult moth is typically small and cryptically colored, often in shades of brown or grey.
