Acleris minuta

(Robinson, 1869)
Yellowheaded Fireworm

Sort #: 811 | P3 #: 620046 | MPG #: 3545
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Larval substrate: Myrica gale (Sweetgale), Kalmia angustifolia (Sheep Laurel), Malus pumila (Apple), Prunus virginiana (Choke Cherry), P. persica (Peach), Pyrus communis (Pear), Rosa carolina (Carolina Rose), Vaccinium macrocarpon (Cranberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/15 to 8/14 and 10/26 to 4/30 (26 records)

Comment: Adult overwinters

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1908
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 31