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Gelechioidea >> Blastobasidae >> Holcocerinae >> Asaphocrita

Asaphocrita busckiella

(Dietz, 1910)

Sort #: 712 | P3 #: 421734 | MPG #: 1174
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 5/03 to 6/03 (4 records)

Comment: The current concept of this species falls under BOLD:AAA8938, but that BIN appears to be heterogeneous and may contain the following species, A. estriatella. It is on average a larger species than aphidiella, up to 20mm wingspan

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1987
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Bristol, Barnstable
Number of Records: 4

  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©Tom Murray)
  • Adult male attracted to light, 20mm WS, leg. Mark Mello (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Detail of male antenna, leg. Mark Mello (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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