Bucculatrix eclecta

Braun, 1963

Sort #: 212 | P #: 330093 | MPG #: 573
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner initially, then feeding externally. Very narrow mine, hardly widening to max. 0.5mm, starting at or close to the midrib, then following this or a lateral vein, sometimes crossing to another vein, filled with black frass, except for the last ca. 2 mm.
Larval substrate: Ulmus pumila (Siberian Elm), Ulmus americana* (American Elm)

Comment: Three vacated mines, ca. 1 cm long, found on American Elm are likely to be this species, but confirmation is required

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2004
Last Year Reported: 2004

Distribution by County: Norfolk
Number of Records: 1