Carposina fernaldana

Busck, 1907
Currant Fruitworm

Sort #: 1354 | P #: 650007 | MPG #: 2315 | PFG Page #: 130
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Larval feeding type: In the fruit
Larval substrate: Ribes (Currant), Crataegus (Hawthorn)
Phenology: Adult: 6/11 to 8/22 (17 records)

Comment: Historically, C. fernaldana has been the default species reported from Massachusetts, but Carposina really need to be dissected for reliable indentification, especially as C. simulator has now been found in the State.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2007
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex
Number of Records: 17