Trumpet leafminer moths
Scientific name: Tischeriidae
Trumpet leafminer moths
Scientific name: Tischeriidae
Description
The intricate world of Tischeriidae, often overlooked, includes the smallest of architects among Lepidoptera. Members of this family, commonly referred to as 'trumpet leaf-miner moths', fascinatingly craft protective cases from leaves in their larval stage, a behavior mistaken for damage by a more nefarious pest. What's particularly riveting about these moths is their ability to manipulate plant tissues, a skill that initially puzzled scientists.