Heliozela aesella

Chambers, 1877

Sort #: 77 | P3 #: 210072 | MPG #: 230
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Larval feeding type: Forms galls on the leaves
Larval substrate: Vitis labrusca* (Fox Grape), Vitis vulpina (Winter Grape), Vitis aestivalis* (Summer Grape)
Phenology: Adult: 5/16 to 7/04 (6 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2011
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 20