Olethreutes sericoranum

(Walsingham, 1879)

Sort #: 999 | P3 #: 620578 | MPG #: 2810
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Larval feeding type: Leaf tier
Larval substrate: Morella caroliniensis (Small Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 7/04 to 8/16 (27 records)

Comment: Following Heinrich's interpretation of O. sericoranum, this is the species feeding on Bayberry; another type of "O. sericoranum" feeds on Sweet Fern and has not yet been found in Massachusetts. The bayberry feeder may have to receive a different name in the future.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1905
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 28