Brenthia pavonacella
Clemens, 1860
Peacock Brenthia
Sort #: 774 | P3 #: 580002 | MPG #: 2627
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Larval feeding type: Skeletonizer; feeds from light webs on the undersides of leaves.
Larval substrate: Hylodesmum glutinosum* (Pointed-leaved Tick-trefoil)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2017
Distribution by County: Berkshire
Number of Records: 1
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Adult reared from larva found on Hylodesmum (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult reared from larva found on Hylodesmum (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult reared from larva found on Hylodesmum (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Feeding signs on Hylodesmum glutinosum (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Larva feeding on Hylodesmum (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Larva feeding on Hylodesmum (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Pupal cocoons (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)