Phyllonorycter apparella

(Herrich-Schäffer, 1855)
Aspen Leaf Blotch Miner

Sort #: 287 | P3 #: 330264 | MPG #: 736
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Populus tremuloides* (Quaking Aspen)
Phenology: Adult: 1/06 and 7/24 to 8/19 (3 records)

Comment: Two generations, adult overwinters

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Holarctic
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1875
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Barnstable
Number of Records: 8