Eriocrania semipurpurella
(Stephens, 1834)
Purplish Birch-miner
Sort #: 3 | P3 #: 70003 | MPG #: 5
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Betula populifolia* (Gray Birch)
Phenology: Adult: 4/25 to 5/18 (6 records)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2009
Last Year Reported: 2021
Distribution by County: Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 21
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Photo: ©S. Whitebread -
Reared from mine on Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult reared from Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Mine on Betula populifolia, backlit (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Larva extracted from mine on Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Larva extracted from mine on Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)