Cosmopterix gemmiferella

Clemens, 1860

Sort #: 1036 | P #: 590370 | MPG #: 1490
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Dichanthelium clandestinum* (Deer-tongue Rosette-panicgrass), Dichanthelium acuminitaum (Hairy Rosette-panicgrass)
Phenology: Adult: 6/23 to 8/10 (9 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1880
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Bristol
Number of Records: 12