Coptodisca lucifluella

(Clemens, 1860)

Sort #: 86 | P3 #: 210088 | MPG #: 247
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner, pupates in leaf cut-out
Larval substrate: Carya cordiformis* (Bitternut Hickory), C. glabra (Pignut Hickory), C. illinoinensis (Pecan), C. ovata* (Shagbark Hickory), C. pallida (Sand Hickory), C. tomentosa (Mockernut Hickory), C. texana (Black Hickory)

Comment: Coptodisca ella (Chambers, 1871) is a synonym

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2006
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Hampden, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 21