Parornix conspicuella

(Dietz, 1907)

Sort #: 249 | P3 #: 330195 | MPG #: 669
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Larval feeding type: Forms a small (6-8mm) 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), B. papyrifera* (Paper Birch)
Phenology: Adult: 8/02 (1 record)

Comment: There are two DNA barcodes for conspicuella. I believe the BOLD link given is to the one we have in Massachusetts

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2015
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Middlesex, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 5