Stigmella apicialbella

(Chambers, 1873)

Sort #: 45 | P #: 160056 | MPG #: 81
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner, egg laid on either side of the leaf often against a vein, larva yellow, exits from the upper surface.
Larval substrate: Ulmus americana* (American Elm), Ulmus rubra (Red Elm), Ulmus alata (Winged Elm), Ulmus thomasii (Rock Elm), Ulmus crassifolia (Cedar Elm)
Phenology: Adult: 7/26 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2003
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 49