Olethreutes quadrifidum

(Zeller, 1875)

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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Cornus (Dogwood)
Phenology: Adult: 6/04 to 7/11 (22 records)

Comment: Described from Massachusetts. Very similar to O. inornatana and is best identified by dissection. It does however fly earlier and June specimens are likely to be this species.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1875
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 22