Caloptilia hypericella

(Braun, 1918)

Sort #: 251 | P #: 330177 | MPG #: 608
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Larval feeding type: Initially a leaf-miner, then feeds within a leaf-roll in the shape of a cone.
Larval substrate: Hypericum punctatum* (Spotted St. John's Wort)
Phenology: Adult: 5/04 to 10/27 (27 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1981
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 42