Coptodisca splendoriferella
(Clemens, 1860)
Sort #: 95 | P #: 210102 | MPG #: 254
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner, pupates in a case made from a leaf cut-out. The mine can be quite compact or longer.
Larval substrate: Crataegus* (Hawthorn), Malus pumila* (Apple), Pyrus (Pear), Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Prunus maritima* (Beach Plum), Cydonia oblonga* (Quince)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1868
Last Year Reported: 2026
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 136
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Adult reared from larva on Prunus serotina (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Larva mining a leaf of Prunus serotina (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Vacated larval mine with cut-out on Prunus maritima (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Pupal leaf-case affixed to twig of Prunus maritima. Exuvia extruding from the case after emergence of the moth (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)