Chrysoesthia sexguttella

(Thunberg, 1794)
Orache Leafminer

Sort #: 1098 | P #: 590587 | MPG #: 1719
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Chenopodium album* (Lambsquarters), Chenopodiastrum simplex* (Maple-leaved Goosefoot), Atriplex prostrata* (Hastate-leaved Orache), Amaranthus*, Spinacia oleracea (Spinach)
Phenology: Adult: 5/19 to 8/18 (19 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2008
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 95