Chionodes discoocellella

(Chambers, 1872)
Eyeringed Chionodes

Sort #: 606 | P3 #: 421006 | MPG #: 2072
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Larval feeding type: Leaf folder and skeletonizer
Larval substrate: Persicaria densiflora (Dense-flower Smartweed), P. hydropiperoides (False Water-pepper Smartweed), P. pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Smartweed), P. punctata (Dotted Smartweed), Fallopia convolvulus (Black Bindweed), Rumex spp.
Phenology: Adult: 6/04 to 10/15 (18 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2018

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Plymouth, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 18