Phyllonorycter fitchella

(Clemens, 1860)

Sort #: 301 | P #: 330318 | MPG #: 752
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Quercus alba* (White Oak), Quercus montana* (Mountain Chestnut Oak), Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 4/28 to 9/18 (39 records)

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: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 57