Phyllocnistis insignis

Frey & Boll, 1876

Sort #: 354 | P3 #: 330398 | MPG #: 846
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Larval substrate: Arnoglossum, Erechtites, Prenanthes, Senecio; Mines leaves of Arnoglossum atriplicifolium, Packera obovata (Eiseman J.Lep.Soc. 68(4):295-296); Tussilago, Petasites
Phenology: Adult: 7/9 to 10/20 (8 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1905
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Nantucket
Number of Records: 37