Ectoedemia platanella

(Clemens, [1862])

Sort #: 66 | P #: 160089 | MPG #: 43
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner. It makes a short linear mine which is soon absorbed into a (usually circular) blotch.
Larval substrate: Platanus occidentalis* (American Sycamore)
Phenology: Adult: 7/28 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1942
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Hampden, Franklin, Middlesex, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 10