A new species of Mompha hübner (Lepidoptera: Coleophoridae: Momphinae) from buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis L.) with descriptions of the early stages

Mompha solomoni, n. sp., is described from moths reared from buttonbush, Cephalanthus occidentalis L. (Rubiaceae). Spring generations bore in young terminals of this plant species; summer and fall generations mine leaves.The egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages of the new species are described and illustrated. Mompha solomoni appears to be related to other Rubiaceae-feeding momphines, including the previously described and widely distributed Mompha cephalonthiella (Chambers), which also feeds on buttonbush. Life history data are provided for both of these Cephalanthus-feeding momphines. Parasites of Mompha solomoni include members of the genera Pholetesor Mason (Braconidae), Bracon F. (Braconidae), and Euderus Haliday (Eulophidae).