<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> leaf mines on grapevine in Harford Co., Maryland (9/30/2017). (Photo ID: 92523 - Psn: 50)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella leaf mines on grapevine in Harford Co., Maryland (9/30/2017).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Washington Co., Maryland (7/29/2018). Determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 122023 - Psn: 65)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Washington Co., Maryland (7/29/2018). Determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide.

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (10/1/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 316277 - Psn: 68)

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A <em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> leaf mine on a grape leaf in Baltimore City, Maryland (7/6/2007). Verified by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide who notes that "this shot shows the little fold the larva makes at the edge of the leaf (far left) to pupate, which along with the more superficial mine distinguishes this from the mine of <em>P. vitifoliella</em>". (Photo ID: 59829 - Psn: 100)

A Phyllocnistis vitegenella leaf mine on a grape leaf in Baltimore City, Maryland (7/6/2007). Verified by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide who notes that "this shot shows the little fold the larva makes at the edge of the leaf (far left) to pupate, which along with the more superficial mine distinguishes this from the mine of P. vitifoliella".

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Leaf mines of <em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> on Muscadine in Wicomico Co., Maryland (10/11/2019). (Photo ID: 153456 - Psn: 100)

Leaf mines of Phyllocnistis vitegenella on Muscadine in Wicomico Co., Maryland (10/11/2019).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/25/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 406204 - Psn: 112)

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/2/2020). (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 325897 - Psn: 115)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/2/2020). (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/25/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 406203 - Psn: 115)

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A <em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> leaf mine in a grape leaf in Harford Co., Maryland (6/19/2018). (Photo ID: 113285 - Psn: 122)

A Phyllocnistis vitegenella leaf mine in a grape leaf in Harford Co., Maryland (6/19/2018).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (6/25/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 406192 - Psn: 125)

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Frederick Co., Maryland (8/28/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 437693 - Psn: 155)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Frederick Co., Maryland (8/28/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/1/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 443252 - Psn: 155)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/1/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/15/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 537889 - Psn: 155)

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Washington Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 620769 - Psn: 170)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Washington Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/16/2021). (c) Emily Summerbell, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 452954 - Psn: 172)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/16/2021). (c) Emily Summerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/16/2021). (c) Emily Summerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/16/2021). (c) Emily Summerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/24/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 571548 - Psn: 174)

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/11/2022). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 977639 - Psn: 178)

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (6/28/2022). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 597849 - Psn: 180)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (6/28/2022). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/20/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 609638 - Psn: 185)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/20/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (9/8/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 494148 - Psn: 188)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Howard Co., Maryland (9/8/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Baltimore Co., Maryland (11/5/2023). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 954622 - Psn: 188)

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Baltimore Co., Maryland (11/5/2023). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/15/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 537890 - Psn: 190)

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/24/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 571549 - Psn: 192)

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Phyllocnistis vitegenella in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/20/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/15/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 537891 - Psn: 215)

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/11/2022). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 977641 - Psn: 222)

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<em>Phyllocnistis vitegenella</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/24/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 571550 - Psn: 225)

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Phyllocnistis vitegenella leaf mines on grapevine in Harford Co., Maryland (9/30/2017). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Washington Co., Maryland (7/29/2018). Determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Leaf mines of Phyllocnistis vitegenella on Muscadine in Wicomico Co., Maryland (10/11/2019). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Montgomery Co., Maryland (7/2/2020). (c) Even Dankowicz, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Even Dankowicz via iNaturalist.

A Phyllocnistis vitegenella leaf mine in a grape leaf in Harford Co., Maryland (6/19/2018). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Frederick Co., Maryland (8/28/2021). (c) Mark Etheridge, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Mark Etheridge.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (7/1/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Washington Co., Maryland (Date obscured). (c) Josh Emm, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Montgomery Co., Maryland (9/16/2021). (c) Emily Summerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Emily Summerbell, Ph.D. via iNaturalist.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Queen Anne's Co., Maryland (6/28/2022). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/20/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Howard Co., Maryland (9/8/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in Baltimore Co., Maryland (11/5/2023). (c) Wayne Longbottom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Phyllocnistis vitegenella in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (7/20/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Source: Wikipedia

Phyllocnistis vitegenella

Leaf mines caused by Phyllocnistis vitegenella larvae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Gracillariidae
Genus:	Phyllocnistis
Species:	P. vitegenella
Binomial name
*Phyllocnistis vitegenella* Clemens, 1859^[1]

Phyllocnistis vitegenella is a moth of the family Gracillariidae. It is native to North America, but has been recorded from northern Italy in 1994, Slovenia in 2004 and Switzerland in 2009.

The larvae feed on American native species of Vitis and it has become a pest of the cultivated Vitis vinifera. They mine the leaves of their host plants.^[2]