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