Zelleria sphenota
Behaviour and life cycle
Behaviour and life cycle
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Initially the larvae of this species are leaf miners but as they mature they mine the stems of their host plants, finally moving on to consuming the leaves and flowers. They prepare for pupation by forming a white silk cocoon that is normally attached to the stem of their host plant. This stage can last as little as ten days. Adults emerge between the months of August and February.


What is the life cycle of this insect species?