Phyllocnistis magnoliella

Forbes, 1923
Magnolia Serpentine Leafminer

Sort #: 356 | P3 #: 330404 | MPG #: 851
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Larval substrate: Magnolia tripetala (Umbrella Tree), Magnolia virginiana* (Sweetbay Magnolia), Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree)

Comment: Probably a synonym of P. liriodendronella

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2013
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Essex, Suffolk, Barnstable, Dukes
Number of Records: 16