Parornix sp. V Prunus

Sort #: 261 | MPG #: 686.3

Larval feeding type: Forms a white tentiform mine on the underside, frass piled in center, then vacates to pupate in a silken cocoon
Larval substrate: Prunus virginiana* (Choke Cherry)

Comment: Tentiform mine on Prunus virginiana

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2017
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Essex, Norfolk, Barnstable
Number of Records: 11