Phyllonorycter blancardella

(Fabricius, 1781)
Spotted Tentiform Leafminer

Sort #: 313 | P #: 330304 | MPG #: 740
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Amelanchier (Serviceberry), Cydonia (Quince), Malus pumila* (Apple), Malus sieboldii* (Toringo Crab Apple), Mespilus (Medlar), Pyrus (Pear)
Phenology: Adult: 5/26 (1 record)

Comment: P. crataegella and P. blancardella need to be dissected for a correct id

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1984
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 15