Blastodacna bicristatella

(Chambers, 1875)

Sort #: 1219 | P #: 591501 | MPG #: 1460
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Larval feeding type: Inside the fruit
Larval substrate: Crataegus spp. (Hawthorn)
Phenology: Adult: 5/23 to 6/06 (3 records)

Comment: The original description gives the wingspan as 9/16" (14.2mm)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1941
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Middlesex, Nantucket
Number of Records: 3