Lyonetia prunifoliella

(Hübner, 1796)

Sort #: 369 | P #: 360045 | MPG #: 472
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner
Larval substrate: Malus* (Apple), Prunus pensylvanica* (Pin Cherry), Betula populifolia* (Gray Birch)
Phenology: Adult: 5/02 to 8/30 (2 records)

Comment: Genetically distinct from European populations (>7% distance). The name for Eastern American populations should probably revert to Lyonetia speculella Clemens, 1862

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1920
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Dukes
Number of Records: 9