Cameraria bethunella

(Chambers, 1871)

Sort #: 329 | P3 #: 330346 | MPG #: 809
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Larval feeding type: Upperside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Quercus alba* (White Oak), Q. ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Castanea dentata
Phenology: Adult: 6/13 to 8/06 (14 records)

Comment: Very similar to C. picturatella, but can be easily distinguished by the lack of black spots on the upperside of the hind-tarsi (they are completely white)

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: 2022

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 28