Olethreutes ferriferana
(Walker, 1863)
Hydrangea Leaftier
Sort #: 662 | P #: 510595 | MPG #: 2827 | PFG Page #: 110
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Hydrangea arborescens (American Hydrangea), Hydrangea sp.*
Phenology: Adult: 6/10 to 7/24 (40 records)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2009
Last Year Reported: 2025
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol
Number of Records: 45
