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Stigmella castaneaefoliella

(Chambers, 1875)

Sort #: 14 | P #: 160011 | MPG #: 90
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner; larva green
Larval substrate: Castanea dentata* (American Chestnut)
Phenology: Adult: 8/15 to 8/27 (2 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1952
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampden, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Barnstable
Number of Records: 14

  • Larva mining Castanea dentata (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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