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Zimmermannia obrutella

(Zeller, 1873)

Sort #: 58 | P #: 160081 | MPG #: 53
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Larval feeding type: Bark miner
Larval substrate: Unknown, ?Fagaceae
Phenology: Adult: 6/06 to 7/17 (7 records)

Comment: Head orange. Flies June-July. Specimens identified as this species fall into 3 separate barcodes. One specimen from MA barcoded to BOLD:AAI6164.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1958
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 10

  • Adult attracted to light, male genitalia dissected (Photo: ©Tom Murray)

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