Eriocraniella platyptera

Davis, 1978

Sort #: 4 | P3 #: 70008 | MPG #: 10
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Quercus ilicifolia* (Scrub Oak), Quercus rubra* (Northern Red Oak), Quercus velutina* (Black Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 4/28 to 5/12 (11 records)

Comment: The mine has a long linear portion, at least the first part usually along the edge of the leaf, before turning to a blotch

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2013
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 28