Niditinea orleansella

(Chambers, 1873)

Sort #: 164 | P3 #: 300165 | MPG #: 412
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Larval feeding type: Probably feeds from a silken tube spun among the substrate
Larval substrate: Appears to feed predominantly on vacated paper wasp (Polistes) nests
Phenology: Adult: 5/30 to 10/07 (11 records)

Comment: There are three DNA barcodes under the name 'orleansella' (one of which may be for sabroskyi), so the species is likely to be split.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1950
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Bristol, Dukes
Number of Records: 12