About Dichomeris ligulella Hübner, 1818
Dichomeris ligulella, commonly known as the palmerworm, is a moth species belonging to the family Gelechiidae. Its scientific name is Dichomeris ligulella Hübner, 1818. This species is found in eastern North America. Adults of this moth have a wingspan measuring 15 to 18 mm. Adult moths are active from April through October each year. Dichomeris ligulella has one generation per year. The larvae of this moth feed on the foliage of apple, hackberry, hazel, and oak trees.
