Dyseriocrania griseocapitella

(Walsingham, 1898)
Chinquapin Leaf-miner

Sort #: 2 | P #: 70001 | MPG #: 3
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Quercus sp.* (Red Oak Group), Castanea dentata* (American Chestnut)
Phenology: Adult: 4/18 to 6/04 (89 records)

Comment: This species is commonly attracted to light. There are 3 DNA BINs under this name. A larva from MA mining red oak barcoded to BOLD:AAD3056 (another larva from the same tree was reared through to the adult).

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1930
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 105