Dichomeris ligulella

Hübner, 1818
Palmerworm

Sort #: 1068 | P #: 590510 | MPG #: 2281 | PFG Page #: 66
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Malus (Apple), Prunus (Plum, Cherry), Hamamelis virginiana* (Witch Hazel)
Phenology: Adult: 5/04 to 8/25 (44 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1853
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 55