Caryocolum cf pullatella

Sort #: 631.1 | P3 #: 421333 | MPG #: 2042
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Larval substrate: Unknown; in Europe, C. pullatella is known to feed in the shoots of Dianthus species (Pinks)
Phenology: Adult: 8/08 to 10/11 (6 records)

Comment: Nearctic populations are genetically distinct from Palaearctic populations of C. pullatella. There are two taxa represented by separate DNA barcodes which could occur in Massachusetts. BOLD:AAH4284 has been confirmed twice for the State, the other is BOLD:AAC1597.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1983
Last Year Reported: 2018

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Barnstable
Number of Records: 6