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Nepticulidae 16a0010.2n – 0086.2   Stigmella ulmivora (Fologne, 1860)

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Synonymy: ulmella (Hofmann, 1858) (Nepticula) unavail. ulmivora (Fologne, 1860) (Nepticula) ulmicola Hering, 1932 (Stigmella) ulmifoliae (Hering, 1931) (Nepticula) Distribution: Canada: BC; USA: OR, CA (Eiseman, et al. 2025). Host Plants: Miner of Ulmus (elm). Similar  : Species Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)

References (Caution: DNA barcoding at BOLD provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; some BOLD specimens shown may not be sequenced.)

Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Identifications often erroneous; DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness, not proof of identification; many specimens not sequenced. Eiseman, C.S., S.D. Brewer, E.J. van Nieukerken, J. Bayer, and H. Bayer, 2026. New Records of Palearctic Stigmella Species (Lepidoptera: Nepticulidae) on Elms (Ulmaceae: Ulmus spp.) in North America, Including New Hosts for S. multispicata Rocien? and Stonis and the First Continental Record for S. Ulmivora (Fologne). Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington, 127(4): 774-780. (abstract and access (fee))

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