Grapholita interstinctana

(Clemens, 1860)
Clover Head Caterpillar Moth

Sort #: 859 | P #: 511319 | MPG #: 3439 | PFG Page #: 122
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Larval feeding type: Feeds in flowers and seeds
Larval substrate: Trifolium (Clover), Helianthus (Sunflower)
Phenology: Adult: 5/20 to 9/01 (24 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1868
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 28