Aproaerema palpilineella

(Chambers, 1875)

Sort #: 485 | P3 #: 420463 | MPG #: 2222
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Trifolium pratense (Red Clover), Securigera varia (formerly Coronilla varia, Crown Vetch)
Phenology: Adult: 7/23 to 9/05 (3 records)

Comment: There are two DNA barcodes for A. palpilineella-looking moths, one of which has been confirmed for Massachusetts (BOLD:AAF9988). The other is BOLD:AAC8881. Both could occur.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1942
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Bristol, Dukes
Number of Records: 4