Genus Neurobathra

The larva of the single Nearctic species of this genus, Neurobathra strigifinitella, is a leaf miner on oaks, Quercus spp. (Fagaceae); in central Illinois, the adult is common at light in June, in deciduous forest. A detailed account of this insect was given by Heinrich and DeGryse (1915).

Neurobathra strigifinitella images

Figure 1. Neurobathra strigifinitella. Adult, collected at light.


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