Porphyrosela minuta is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Argentina, Brazil and Chile.[1] It has been recently introduced in North America and is found in several states, as far north as Maryland.[2]
The larvae feed on Medicago sativa and Trifolium species (including Trifolium pratense). They mine the leaves of their host plant.
^Global Taxonomic Database of Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera)
^https://bugtracks.wordpress.com/2017/03/26/hiding-in-plain-sight/ Hiding in Plain Sigh
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Porphyroselaminuta is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is known from Argentina, Brazil and Chile. It has been recently introduced in North America...
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