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Etainia sericopeza

(Zeller, 1839)

Sort #: 52 | P #: 160068.1 | MPG #: 38
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Larval feeding type: The summer generation mines the keys and seeds; the winter generation feeds in the buds.
Larval substrate: Acer platanoides* (Norway Maple)
Phenology: Adult: 5/16 to 8/24 (28 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2004
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth
Number of Records: 37

  • Reared from mine on Acer platanoides (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Mine and cocoon on Acer platanoides (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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