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Parornix loganella

(Stainton, 1848)

Sort #: 254.1 | P3 #: 330202.1 | MPG #: 676.1
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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), Betula papyrifera* (Paper Birch)
Phenology: Adult: 6/07 to 7/09 (2 records)

Comment: Similar to P. betulae, but the white plical spot usually reaches the dorsum. The following black spot is usually more prominent and often square. However, there is a lot of variation and genitalia dissection is the most reliable way to distinguish them.

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1983
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Middlesex, Essex, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 9

  • Adult male reared from Betula papyrifera (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult female reared from Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult female reared from Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult female reared from Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Adult male reared from Betula papyrifera (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Larva in mine on Betula papyrifera (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Leaf-fold opened to show the larva on Betula papyrifera (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Young mine on Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Young mine on Betula papyrifera (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Larval leaf-fold on Betula populifolia (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)
  • Larval leaf-fold on Betula papyrifera (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)

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