Coleophora puberuloides

McDunnough, 1956

Sort #: 685 | P3 #: 421593 | MPG #: 1335
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Larval feeding type: Seed feeder, in a tubular silk trivalve case
Larval substrate: Solidago puberula (Downy Goldenrod), Solidago rugosa (Common Wrinkle-leaved Goldenrod)
Phenology: Adult: 8/21 (1 record)

Comment: WS 9-11mm; tentatively on the MA list, based on one specimen id'd by DNA and one observation of cases being found on S. puberula. DNA cannot be used conclusively with this group of species

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1973
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Bristol
Number of Records: 1