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Coleophora spinella

(Schrank, 1802)
Apple & Plum Casebearer

Sort #: 678 | P3 #: 421565 | MPG #: 1307
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Larval feeding type: Leaf feeder, in a tubular leaf case
Larval substrate: Crataegus, Malus pumila* (Apple), Malus sieboldii* (Toringo Crab Apple), Mespilus germanica* (Medlar), Pyrus* (Pear), Prunus sp.* (Cherry), Sorbus

Comment: cerasivorella Packard, 1870 is a synonym (#1307)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1870
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 19

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