Adela purpurea

Walker, 1863

Sort #: 99 | P3 #: 210119 | MPG #: 229 | PFG Page #: 30
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Larval feeding type: Later stages almost certainly feed from a leaf-case
Larval substrate: Unknown, probably Salix catkins initially and on leaf litter in later stages
Phenology: Adult: 4/07 to 5/26 (11 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1901
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Plymouth
Number of Records: 11