Caloptilia serotinella (Ely, 1910) is a animal in the Gracillariidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Caloptilia serotinella (Ely, 1910)
Caloptilia serotinella, the cherry leaf roller, is a North American Gracillariidae moth with distinct caterpillar behaviors.
Caloptilia serotinella, commonly known as the cherry leaf roller, is a moth species that belongs to the family Gracillariidae. This species is found in North America. The caterpillar of Caloptilia serotinella produces the force needed to roll leaves by stretching silk strands that it has fixed between opposing plant surfaces. To communicate with other cherry leaf rollers, the caterpillar uses behaviors including scraping, plucking, and vibrating.
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