Coleophora leucochrysella

Clemens, 1863
Chestnut Casebearer

Sort #: 1230 | P #: 591591.1 | MPG #: 1272
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in a composite leaf case
Larval substrate: Castanea dentata* (American Chestnut)

Comment: Until very recently considered extinct, but larval cases were found at the beginning of June 2020 in Northfield by Charley Eiseman. They were then found everywhere where looked for, on Castanea.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2020
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth
Number of Records: 19