Parornix betulae

(Stainton, 1854)

Sort #: 248 | P3 #: 330193 | MPG #: 667.1
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Larval feeding type: Forms a tentiform leaf-mine on the underside, then feeds in a leaf edge folded downwards; pupates in a silken cocoon away from the feeding area
Larval substrate: Betula populifolia* (Gray Birch)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Worcester, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 5