Parornix sp. T Amelanchier
Sort #: 260 | MPG #: 686.2
Larval feeding type: Forms a flattish tentiform mine (silvery streaked) on the underside, then vacates to pupate in a silken cocoon
Larval substrate: Amelanchier* (Serviceberry), Amelanchier laevis* (Smooth Serviceberry)
Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2015
Last Year Reported: 2020
Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 22
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Adult female reared from Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult reared from Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult reared from Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult female reared from Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Adult female reared from Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Mine opened to show the larva on Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Mine opened to show the larva on Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Underside tentiform larval mines on Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Underside tentiform larval mines on Amelanchier sp., viewed from above (Photo: ©S. Whitebread) -
Underside tentiform larval mine on Amelanchier sp. (Photo: ©S. Whitebread)