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Coleophora comptoniella

(McDunnough, 1926)
Birch Casebearer

Sort #: 673 | P3 #: 421557 | MPG #: 1300
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in spatulate leaf case
Larval substrate: Betula populifolia* (Gray Birch), Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch), Comptonia peregrina* (Sweet Fern), Alnus serrulata* (Gray Alder), Myrica gale* (Sweetgale), Morella caroliniensis* (Small Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/20 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1913
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 40

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