Coleophora benestrigatella

McDunnough, 1941

Sort #: 1271 | P #: 591533.1 | MPG #: 1366
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Larval feeding type: Seed feeder, in a trivalve, tubular silk case.
Larval substrate: Rumex britannica (Greater Water Dock)

Comment: Two of the records are from herbarium samples of the host plant.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1886
Last Year Reported: 2010

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Essex, Norfolk
Number of Records: 3