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Ectoedemia rubifoliella

(Clemens, 1860)

Sort #: 70 | P3 #: 160096 | MPG #: 48
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Rubus alleghaniensis* (Common Blackberry), Rubus hispidus* (Bristly Blackberry, Swamp Dewberry), R. occidentalis* (Black Raspberry)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2013
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 21

  • Vacated mine on Rubus sp., under reflected light (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Vacated mine on Rubus sp., under transmitted light (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Larva ready to spin cocoon (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Cocoon (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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