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Coleophora limosipennella

(Duponchel, 1843)
Elm Casebearer

Sort #: 674 | P3 #: 421559 | MPG #: 1301.1
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in spatulate leaf case
Larval substrate: Ulmus americana* (American Elm), Ulmus laevis* (Russian Elm)

Comment: C. ulmifoliella McDunnough, 1946 is considered to be a synonym

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1925
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 15

  • Adult reared from larva feeding on Ulmus americana (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult reared from larva feeding on Ulmus americana (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Heavy infestation on Ulmus americana (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Heavy infestation on Ulmus americana, 6 cases on a single leaf (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Case on Ulmus americana (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Case on Ulmus americana (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Case on Ulmus americana (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Case on Ulmus americana (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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