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: 4/21 to 7/24 (27 records)

Comment: Described from Cambridge, MA; 627 Povolnya quercinigrella (Ely, 1915) appears to be a synonym (Both under BOLD:AAE7347); single generation, adult overwintering or only emerging in 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: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 43