Epimartyria auricrinella

Walsingham, 1898
Gold-cap Moss-eater

Sort #: 1 | P3 #: 10001 | MPG #: 1 | PFG Page #: 26
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Larval feeding type: Probably feeds on roots and lowest parts of the plant
Larval substrate: Probably liverworts and mosses
Phenology: Adult: 6/01 to 6/18 (4 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1929
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex
Number of Records: 4