Adela ridingsella

Clemens, 1864
Ridings' Fairy

Sort #: 100 | P #: 210115 | MPG #: 228 | PFG Page #: 30
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Larval feeding type: Later stages almost certainly feed from a leaf-case
Larval substrate: Unknown, probably leaf litter in later stages
Phenology: Adult: 5/25 to 7/06 (23 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Nantucket
Number of Records: 26