Eucosma ochrocephala

(Walsingham, 1895)
Pale-headed Eucosma

Sort #: 743 | P #: 510838 | MPG #: 2927 | PFG Page #: 114
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Larval feeding type: Seed feeder, overwintering in the stem
Larval substrate: Xanthium strumarium (Rough Cocklebur)
Phenology: Adult: 8/09 to 9/30 (73 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 82