Argyresthia oreasella

Clemens, 1860
Cherry Shoot Borer

Sort #: 384 | P3 #: 360174 | MPG #: 2467 | PFG Page #: 42
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Larval substrate: Prunus virginiana (Choke Cherry), Prunus pensylanica (Pin Cherry), Prunus serotina (Black Cherry); also Malus (Apple) and Crataegus (Hawthorn)
Phenology: Adult: 5/08 to 8/22 (109 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 121