Coleophora trifolii

(Curtis, 1832)
Large Clover Casebearer

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Larval feeding type: Seed feeder, in a tubular silk seed case
Larval substrate: Melilotus (Sweet Clover)
Phenology: Adult: 5/30 to 7/01 (8 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2013
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex
Number of Records: 8