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Stigmella oxyacanthella

(Stainton, 1854)

Sort #: 39 | P #: 160051.2 | MPG #: 64
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner; larva green
Larval substrate: Crataegus coccinea* (Scarlet Hawthorn), Crataegus monogyna* (Common Hawthorn, One-seeded Hawthorn), Malus* (Apple), Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/19 (1 record)

Comment: Syn: pomivorella (Packard,1870)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1869
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Nantucket
Number of Records: 18

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