Olethreutes melanomesum

(Heinrich, 1923)

Sort #: 1000 | P3 #: 620579 | MPG #: 2811
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Kalmia angustifolia (Sheep Laurel)
Phenology: Adult: 7/09 to 8/15 (6 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2018

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 7