Paraleucoptera albella

(Chambers, 1871)
Cottonwood Leafminer

Sort #: 371 | P #: 360049 | MPG #: 475
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner. Larva early September, cocoon overwintering (as larva or pupa?)
Larval substrate: Populus deltoides* (Eastern Cottonwood), Populus ?grandidentata* (Bigtooth Aspen), Salix (Willow)
Phenology: Adult: 6/28 to 7/01 (3 records)

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: 2022

Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex
Number of Records: 6