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: 6/11 to 10/7 (8 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1950
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Bristol, Dukes
Number of Records: 10