Caloptilia paradoxum

(Frey & Boll, 1873)

Sort #: 227 | P3 #: 330144 | MPG #: 622
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Larval substrate: Quercus alba* (White Oak), Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Quercus rubra* (Northern Red Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 4/11 to 5/26 (29 records)

Comment: Described from Cambridge, MA; 627 Povolnya quercinigrella (Ely, 1915) was described from East River, CT and appears to be a synonym (both under BOLD:AAE7347). The species has a single generation. Ely states that his adults emerged in September, but so far Mass Moths only has adult data from the Spring.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1871
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 41