Phyllonorycter basistrigella

(Clemens, 1859)

Sort #: 291 | P3 #: 330270 | MPG #: 738
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Quercus alba* (White Oak), Q. bicolor* (Swamp White Oak), Q. rubra (Northern Red Oak), Q. velutina* (Black Oak)
Phenology: Adult: 5/19 to 9/08 (9 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1871
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Nantucket
Number of Records: 27