Gracillaria syringella

(Fabricius, 1794)
Lilac Leafminer

Sort #: 269 | P #: 330216 | MPG #: 645 | PFG Page #: 36
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Larval feeding type: Initially a leaf-miner, then feeds within an large untidy leaf-roll.
Larval substrate: Fraxinus (Ash), Ligustrum* (Privet), Syringa* (Lilac)
Phenology: Adult: 5/21 to 9/02 (6 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1928
Last Year Reported: 2024

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 18