Coleophora pruniella

Clemens, 1861
Cherry Casebearer

Sort #: 657 | P3 #: 421526 | MPG #: 1271 | PFG Page #: 54
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in a composite leaf case
Larval substrate: Deciduous trees and shrubs, incl. Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Prunus virginiana* (Choke Cherry), Betula* (Birch), Populus tremuloides* (Trembling Aspen), Malus* (Apple), Crataegus (Hawthorn), Salix (Willow), Alnus* (Alder), Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern)
Phenology: Adult: 6/16 to 7/14 (2 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1927
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 12