Parornix spiraeifoliella

(Braun, 1918)

Sort #: 258 | P3 #: 330208 | MPG #: 682
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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: Spiraea alba* (White Meadowsweet)
Phenology: Adult: 7/17 (1 record)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2014
Last Year Reported: 2016

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex
Number of Records: 4