Aspilanta argentifera

(Braun, 1927)

Sort #: 85 | P #: 210085 | MPG #: 242
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner, pupates in a case made from a leaf cut-out.
Larval substrate: Comptonia peregrina* (Sweet Fern), Myrica gale* (Sweetgale), Morella caroliniensis* (Small Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/10 (1 record)

Comment: Specimens from Comptonia and Morella probably belong here

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2004
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 20