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Coleophora kalmiella

(McDunnough, 1936)

Sort #: 659 | P3 #: 421528 | MPG #: 1273
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in a composite leaf case.
Larval substrate: Kalmia angustifolia* (Sheep Laurel), Kalmia latifolia* (Mountain Laurel)
Phenology: Adult: 6/09 to 6/15 (2 records)

Comment: Charley Eiseman reports that moths reared from Kalmia latifolia had a white costal margin, so they may represent a different species

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2015
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 7

  • Adult reared from case on Kalmia angustifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult reared from case on Kalmia angustifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Case found on Kalmia angustifolia (Lower center, Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Case found on Kalmia angustifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Case found on Kalmia angustifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Case found on Kalmia angustifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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