Parornix sp. S Lyonia
Sort #: 259 | MPG #: 686.1
Larval feeding type: Forms a large tentiform mine on the underside, then vacates to pupate in a reddish silken cocoon
Larval substrate: Lyonia ligustrina* (Maleberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/20 (1 record)
Comment: Can probably be found everywhere where the hostplant grows
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2016
Last Year Reported: 2022
Distribution by County: Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 15
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Adult female reared from Lyonia ligustrina (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult female reared from Lyonia ligustrina (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult male reared from Lyonia ligustrina (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult male reared from Lyonia ligustrina (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Underside tentiform larval mines on Lyonia ligustrina (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Larval mines on Lyonia ligustrina viewed from above (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Underside tentiform larval mine on Lyonia ligustrina (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Larval mine on Lyonia ligustrina viewed from above (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Larval mine on Lyonia ligustrina viewed from above, plus a pupal cocoon (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)