Acrobasis comptoniella

Hulst, 1890
Sweetfern Leaf Casebearer

Sort #: 1388 | P #: 800099 | MPG #: 5691
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Larval substrate: Comptonia peregrina* (Sweet Fern), Morella (Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/22 to 9/15 (24 records)

Comment: Adult difficult to distinguish from A. rubrifasciella

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1866
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 37