Gnorimoschema gallaeasterella

(Kellicott, 1878)

Sort #: 622 | P3 #: 421203 | MPG #: 1985
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Larval feeding type: In an elliptical stem gall (about 1.25" x 0.5") a few inches above ground
Larval substrate: Eurybia divaricata (White Wood-aster), Doellingeria umbellata* (Tall White-aster), Solidago flexicaulis (Zig-zag Goldenrod), Solidago caesia (Blue-stem Goldenrod)
Phenology: Adult: 9/08 (1 record)

Comment: Larvae pupate around end of July, which would be the time to look for galls and to rear the moth; the species was found in the Boston area in the early 20th century by Miss Cora Clarke

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: 2022

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex
Number of Records: 2