Psilocorsis quercicella

Clemens, 1860
Oak Leaftier

Sort #: 1016 | P #: 590259 | MPG #: 955
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Larval feeding type: Leaftier
Larval substrate: Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Quercus alba* (White Oak), Fagus (Beech), Castanea dentata* (American Chestnut)
Phenology: Adult: 5/18 to 9/10 (66 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 80