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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)

Comment: Tentiform mine on Amelanchier sp. (= P. quadripunctella?)

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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