Ectoedemia populella

Busck, 1907
Aspen Petiole Gall Moth

Sort #: 59 | P3 #: 160083 | MPG #: 52
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Larval feeding type: Petiole miner, forming a round gall
Larval substrate: Populus grandidentata* (Bigtooth Aspen), P. tremuloides* (Quaking Aspen)
Phenology: Adult: 5/15 (1 record)

Comment: Note that galls like this on other Populus species, such as P. balsamifera and P. trichocarpa belong to Ectoedemia canutus. This species has not yet been found in Massachusetts, but it could occur.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1884
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Dukes
Number of Records: 44