Coleophora multipulvella

Chambers, 1878
Pistol Casebearer

Sort #: 652 | P3 #: 421509 | MPG #: 1254
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in a pistol-shaped case, skeletonizing leaves rather than mining them, but can also feed on the flowers
Larval substrate: Salix (Willow), Populus (Poplar), Malus (Apple), Prunus maritima* (Beach Plum), Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Tilia (Basswood)
Phenology: Adult: 6/26 to 6/27 (2 records)

Comment: C. malivorella Riley, 1879 and C. atlantica Heinrich, 1920 are synonyms

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1929
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Franklin, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 6