Ancylis spiraeifoliana

(Clemens, 1860)

Sort #: 693 | P #: 510653 | MPG #: 3365
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Larval feeding type: In a pocket formed on the underside of a leaf by pulling one side vein towards the midrib
Larval substrate: Physocarpus opulifolius* (Atlantic Ninebark)
Phenology: Adult: 6/08 to 9/08 (10 records)

Comment: Member of the A. spiraeifoliana complex; species insufficiently defined. The type of A. spiraeifoliana was reared from Physocarpus, which was formerly placed in the genus Spiraea

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1988
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Essex, Suffolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 12