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Gelechioidea >> Gelechiidae >> Gelechiinae - Litini >> Neotelphusa

Neotelphusa n.sp. Morella


Sort #: 571.1 | P3 #: 420775.1 | MPG #: 1865.1
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Larval substrate: Morella caroliniensis (Small Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/22 to 7/14 (3 records)

Comment: Similar to N. praefixa, but thought to be distinct from it. It differs by the less contrasting AM and PM bands and orange scale tufts. The barcode assignment is according to Aaron Hunt.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2012
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Middlesex
Number of Records: 3

  • Adult attracted to light (Photo: ©Tom Murray)

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