Olethreutes inornatana

(Clemens, 1860)
Inornate Olethreutes

Sort #: 987 | P3 #: 620557 | MPG #: 2788 | PFG Page #: 110
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Prunus serotina (Black cherry), Prunus virginiana (Chokecherry)
Phenology: Adult: 7/05 to 8/30 (74 records)

Comment: Very similar to O. quadrifidum and is best identified by dissection. It does however fly later and June specimens are likely to be quadrifidum.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 78