Phyllocnistis vitegenella
Common NamePhyllocnistis vitegenella
Scientific NamePhyllocnistis vitegenella
FamilyGracillariidae
SubfamilyPhyllocnistinae
Wingspan (mm)4
Primary Colorssilver, white, pale brown
HabitatVineyards, forests, areas with wild grapevines
Geographic RangeNorth America (Eastern United States and Canada)
Host PlantsVitis spp. (grape)
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are leaf miners, creating characteristic serpentine mines on the leaves of grapevines. Pupation occurs within the mine.
Identification TipsExtremely small size, silvery-white coloration, and the distinctive serpentine leaf mines found on *Vitis* species are key for identification.
Description
A minute, slender moth with a silvery-white body and wings, featuring long, delicate fringes on the hindwings and subtle pale brown markings on the head.
