Coleophora ericoides

Braun, 1919

Sort #: 1257 | P #: 591566.1 | MPG #: 1332
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Larval feeding type: Seed feeder, in a trivalve, tubular silk case adorned with parts of a seed capsule.
Larval substrate: Symphyotrichum ericoides* (Heath American-aster), Solidago gigantea* (Smooth Goldenrod)

Comment: WS 12.5-14mm

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

Distribution by County: Plymouth
Number of Records: 1