Parornix dubitella

(Dietz, 1907)

Sort #: 251 | P3 #: 330197 | MPG #: 671
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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: Aronia* (Chokeberry), Amelanchier* (Serviceberry), Malus pumila* (Apple), Malus sieboldii* (Toringo Crab Apple), Sorbus americana* (American Mountain Ash)

Comment: So far, the only species in Massachusetts known to feed on more than one hostplant

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 12