Coleophora spinella

(Schrank, 1802)
Apple & Plum Casebearer

Sort #: 1252 | P #: 591637.1 | MPG #: 1307
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in a tubular leaf case
Larval substrate: Crataegus, Malus pumila* (Apple), Malus sieboldii* (Toringo Crab Apple), Mespilus germanica* (Medlar), Pyrus* (Pear), Prunus spinosa* (Black Cherry)

Comment: cerasivorella Packard, 1870 is a synonym (#1307)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1870
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 21