Parornix quadripunctella
(Clemens, 1861)
Sort #: 257.1 | P3 #: 330207 | MPG #: 681
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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: Malus sieboldii* (Toringo Crab Apple)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2018
Distribution by County: Plymouth
Number of Records: 3