Marmara fraxinicola
Common NameMarmara fraxinicola
Scientific NameMarmara fraxinicola
FamilyGracillariidae
SubfamilyGracillariinae
Wingspan (mm)7
Primary Colorswhite, brown, grey
HabitatWoodlands, forests, urban areas with ash trees
Geographic RangeNorth America (Eastern and Central United States, Canada)
Host PlantsFraxinus spp. (ash trees)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesThe larvae are leaf miners, creating serpentine tunnels within the leaves of ash trees. Pupation typically occurs in a cocoon found on the leaf surface or bark.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include its minute size (6-8mm wingspan), the distinctive mottled white and brown wing pattern, and its specific association with ash trees as a leaf miner. The bright red eyes are also a notable characteristic.
Description
A tiny, slender moth characterized by its mottled white, brown, and grey forewings, long antennae, and prominent reddish-orange eyes.
