Calosima melanostriatella
(Dietz, 1910)
Sort #: 719 | P3 #: 421761 | MPG #: 1197
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Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 7/09 to 7/26 (2 records)
Comment: A characteristic species with three black dots, believed to be this species (matches well the original description and illustration), although similar-looking individuals in BOLD are placed under Calosima lucidella, a pure white species described from Florida. C. melanostriatella was described from PA and CT.
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1940
Last Year Reported: 2020
Distribution by County: Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 4