Coleophora querciella

Clemens, 1861

Sort #: 655 | P3 #: 421516 | MPG #: 1261
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in a pistol-shaped case, skeletonizing leaves rather than mining them
Larval substrate: Quercus (Oak), Prunus (Cherry), Tilia (Basswood), Castanea dentata* (American Chestnut)
Phenology: Adult: 6/19 to 8/01 (8 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Essex, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 10