Olethreutes furfuranum

(McDunnough, 1922)
Woolly-backed Moth

Sort #: 620 | P #: 510545 | MPG #: 2776
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Rubus (Blackberry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/28 to 9/15 (65 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2001
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth
Number of Records: 67