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Parornix spiraeifoliella

(Braun, 1918)

Sort #: 235 | P #: 330143 | MPG #: 682
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Larval feeding type: Forms a tentiform leaf-mine on the underside, then feeds in a leaf edge folded downwards; pupates in a silken cocoon away from the feeding area
Larval substrate: Spiraea alba* (White Meadowsweet)
Phenology: Adult: 7/14 to 7/17 (4 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2014
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex
Number of Records: 8

  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©Tom Murray)
  • Vacated young mine and leaf-fold on Spiraea alba, Bartlett, NH (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Vacated young mine and leaf-fold on Spiraea alba, Bartlett, NH (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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