Frumenta nundinella

(Zeller, 1873)

Sort #: 1205 | P #: 591352 | MPG #: 2052
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Larval feeding type: Spins leaves together into a ball and feeds on the tender shoots and buds within the ball; the second generation feeds in the fruit
Larval substrate: Solanum carolinense (Carolina Nightshade, Horsenettle)
Phenology: Adult: 7/24 to 9/28 (2 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2018
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Bristol
Number of Records: 2