Elachista helodella

Kaila, 1999

Sort #: 1214 | P #: 591462 | MPG #: 1132.4
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Phragmites australis* (Common Reed)
Phenology: Adult: 7/23 to 8/06 (3 records)

Comment: This species seems to be quite common where Phragmites grows behind saltmarshes. It appears to be heavily parasitized.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2016
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 16