Caloptilia n.sp. Scutellaria

Sort #: 232 | MPG #: 635.1

Larval substrate: Scutellaria lateriflora* (Mad Dog Skullcap)

Comment: Differs from C. scutellariella in that it feeds in a leaf-fold before pupating within the leaf-fold. C. scutellariella feeds until full-grown in a leaf mine and then pupates outside the mine.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2014
Last Year Reported: 2016

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester
Number of Records: 6