Diagnostic description:
Diagnosis. Characterized by fascia in combination with a terminal patch or (broken) fascia of silver metallic scales. Male genitalia very different from other oak-feeding species: uncus and gnathos both with single central projection only, very similar to Stigmella lapponica group. Female genitalia with pectinate bursa and folded accessory sac. See further original descriptions.
Associations:
On Cyclobalanopsis glauca and acuta. Leafmines not described.
Distribution:
Japan: Honshu and Kyushu. To be expected in China.
Citation:
This taxonomic description is based on Van Nieukerken (2000).
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