Acrocercops astericola

(Frey & Boll, 1873)

Sort #: 265 | P3 #: 330218 | MPG #: 692
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Larval feeding type: Interparenchymal leaf mine, pupates outside the mine is a silken cocoon
Larval substrate: Aster spp, Inula germanica
Phenology: Adult: 5/10 to 10/13 (13 records)

Comment: Described from Massachusetts

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1871
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk
Number of Records: 28