Gnorimoschema aterrimum

Gnorimoschema aterrimum is a moth in the family Gelechiidae. It was described by Powell and Povolný in 2001. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.[1][2]

Gnorimoschema aterrimum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Gelechiidae
Genus: Gnorimoschema
Species:
G. aterrimum
Binomial name
Gnorimoschema aterrimum
Powell & Povolný, 2001

The length of the forewings is about 5.1 mm.

The larvae feed on Solidago canadensis. They mine the leaves, creating a full-depth blotch mine.[3]

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