Caloptilia porphyretica

(Braun, 1923)

Sort #: 228 | P3 #: 330148 | MPG #: 625
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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: Rhododendron viscosum (Clammy Azalea), Vaccinium corymbosum* (Highbush Blueberry), Gaylussacia baccata* (Black Huckleberry)
Phenology: Adult: 7/25 to 7/26 (2 records)

Comment: Pupa overwinters

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2012
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 8