Dyseriocrania griseocapitella

(Walsingham, 1898)
Chinquapin Leaf-miner

Sort #: 2 | P3 #: 70001 | MPG #: 3
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Quercus sp.* (Red Oak Group), Castanea dentata* (American Chestnut)
Phenology: Adult: 4/18 to 6/03 (53 records)

Comment: Is commonly attracted to light

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1930
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 66