Bucculatrix solidaginiella

Braun, 1963

Sort #: 184 | P3 #: 330002 | MPG #: 485
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Larval feeding type: Probably a leaf-miner initially. In the Spring it bores in the tips of young shoots, killing the terminal buds
Larval substrate: Solidago (Goldenrod)
Phenology: Adult: 6/27 to 7/28 (14 records)

Comment: Large species, very similar to B. montana and could easily be mistaken for it. For distinguishing features, see the comments under that species.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1940
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 14