Chionodes discoocellella

(Chambers, 1872)
Eyeringed Chionodes

Sort #: 1174 | P #: 591006 | MPG #: 2072
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Larval feeding type: Leaf folder and skeletonizer
Larval substrate: Persicaria densiflora (Dense-flower Smartweed), Persicaria hydropiperoides (False Water-pepper Smartweed), Persicaria pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Smartweed), Persicaria punctata (Dotted Smartweed), Fallopia convolvulus (Black Bindweed), Rumex spp.
Phenology: Adult: 6/04 to 10/19 (29 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 29