Neodactria murellus

(Dyar, 1904)

Sort #: 1662 | P #: 801512 | MPG #: 5382
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Larval feeding type: Presumably a root feeder
Larval substrate: Unknown
Phenology: Adult: 6/23 to 7/27 (10 records)

Comment: Neodactria species are difficult to identify. N. luteolellus and N. murellus are genetically very close and are also very difficult to distinguish (also from most other Neodactria)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2007
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Hampden, Worcester, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 10