Aroga trialbamaculella

(Chambers, 1875)
Red-Striped Fireworm

Sort #: 1185 | P #: 591151 | MPG #: 2198
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Larval feeding type: In spinnings on the leaves, overwintering fully grown in spinnings that fall to the ground
Larval substrate: Vaccinium spp. (Blueberry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/18 to 6/05 and 7/22 to 8/07 (6 records)

Comment: A. argutiola, A. trialbamaculella and A. epigaeella require genitalia dissection to distinguish. There are probably more species in this group, as there are 6 DNA BINs for these names.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 7