Cameraria cf bethunella BOLD:ADQ6632

Sort #: 271.2 | P #: 330227.2 | MPG #: 809.2
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Larval feeding type: Upperside circular leaf-mine, frass not piled in the center, pupates in the mine.
Larval substrate: Quercus (Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 6/29 to 7/20 (4 records)

Comment: The species is genetically quite close to the previous species (1.28% distance), so may yet prove not to be distinct, although the leaf-mine does appear to be different.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2018

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Plymouth
Number of Records: 4