Caloptilia sassafrasella

(Chambers, 1876)
Sassafras Caloptilia

Sort #: 261 | P #: 330201 | MPG #: 633
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Larval feeding type: Initially a leaf-miner, then feeds within a long leaf-roll which is larger at one end.
Larval substrate: Sassafras albidum* (Sassafras)
Phenology: Adult: 5/19 and 7/20 to 8/17 (9 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1942
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 17