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Leucanthiza amphicarpeaefoliella

Clemens, 1860

Sort #: 281 | P3 #: 330228 | MPG #: 700
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Larval feeding type: Upperside leaf-mine, pupation outside the mine in a white silken cocoon
Larval substrate: Amphicarpaea bracteata* (American Hog Peanut)
Phenology: Adult: 7/06 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2013
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester
Number of Records: 13

  • Tenanted mine on Hog Peanut (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Tenanted mine on Hog Peanut under transmitted light (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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