Gnorimoschema gallaesolidaginis
(Riley, 1869)
Goldenrod Gall Moth
Sort #: 623 | P3 #: 421204 | MPG #: 1986 | PFG Page #: 62
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Larval feeding type: In a thick elliptical stem gall
Larval substrate: Solidago gigantea (Smooth Goldenrod), S. altissima (Tall Goldenrod), Solidago sp.* (Goldenrod)
Phenology: Adult: 2/12 to 12/28 (32 records)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1931
Last Year Reported: 2021
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 45
