Niditinea sabroskyi

Metz, Davis & Davis, 2018

Sort #: 165 | P3 #: 300165.1 | MPG #: 412.1
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Larval feeding type: Feeds from a silken tube spun among the substrate, pupates in the tunnel forming a cocoon adorned with the substrate
Larval substrate: In birds nests of several species (cocoons have been found among thistle down and fine grass/root matting mixed with feathers): Eastern Bluebird*, Starling*, Eastern Phoebe*
Phenology: Adult: 6/03 to 9/17 (26 records)

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Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1927
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 42