Olethreutes footiana

(Fernald, 1882)

Sort #: 983 | P3 #: 620553 | MPG #: 2784
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Quercus (Oak), Hamamelis (Witch-Hazel)
Phenology: Adult: 7/14 to 8/14 (7 records)

Comment: The foodplant Hamamelis was stated by Heinrich (1926) for this species, but this could refer to O. hamameliana, which was described much later.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2013
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol
Number of Records: 7