Argyresthia calliphanes
Meyrick, 1913
Sort #: 380 | P3 #: 360150 | MPG #: 2444
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Larval substrate: Alnus (Alder), Betula (Birch)
Phenology: Adult: 7/03 to 9/25 (16 records)
Comment: Mayrick distinguished his A. calliphanes from A. goedartella by the pure white head and thorax (instead of golden) and as all Massachusetts 'goedartella' have white heads and thorax, they are likely to be all A. calliphanes.
Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1942
Last Year Reported: 2021
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 17