Dichomeris bipunctellus

(Walsingham, 1882)

Sort #: 1079 | P #: 590536 | MPG #: 2274
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Larval feeding type: Probably a leaf tier
Larval substrate: Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern), Myrica gale (Sweetgale), Morella (Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 4/18 to 10/31 (13 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1926
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Essex, Bristol, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 15