Phyllonorycter obscuricostella

(Clemens, 1859)

Sort #: 332 | P #: 330343 | MPG #: 775
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine. The mine is always constructed between two veins. The lower surface of the mine is weakly wrinkled. Pupates within a thin silken web.
Larval substrate: Ostrya virginiana* (Hop Hornbeam)
Phenology: Adult: 7/12 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2011
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth
Number of Records: 10