Aroga argutiola

Hodges, 1974

Sort #: 615 | P3 #: 421137 | MPG #: 2184
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier, binding several leaves together to form a 'nest', larva overwintering in a cocoon spun among leaf debris before pupating in the Spring
Larval substrate: Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern)
Phenology: Adult: 8/16 (1 record)

Comment: A. arguticola, A. trialbamaculella and A. epigaeella require genitalia dissection to distinguish

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

Distribution by County: Middlesex
Number of Records: 1