Caloptilia superbifrontella

(Clemens, 1860)

Sort #: 265 | P #: 330210 | MPG #: 641 | PFG Page #: 36
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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: Hamamelis virginiana* (American Witch Hazel)
Phenology: Adult: 5/14 to 9/05 (34 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1871
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 57