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Coptotriche malifoliella

(Clemens, 1860)
Apple Leaf Trumpet Miner

Sort #: 114 | P #: 230047 | MPG #: 145
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Larval feeding type: Upperside leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Malus pumila* (Apple), Malus sieboldii* (Toringo Crab Apple)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1871
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Dukes
Number of Records: 24

  • Adult reared from mine on Malus (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Tenanted upperside mine on Malus sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Tenanted upperside mine on Malus sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Tenanted upperside mine on Malus sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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