This 4-mm micromoth is native to Europe, which is also the original home of its host plant, Norway Maple (Acer platanoides). As the tree became established in North America, so did E. sericopeza. The tiny larvae feed in the samara of the maple, eating a tunnel from the samara wing to the seed.
Host plant is Norway Maple (invasive).
There are 3 records in the project database.
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