Phyllonorycter blancardella

(Fabricius, 1781)
Spotted Tentiform Leafminer

Sort #: 292 | P3 #: 330272 | MPG #: 740
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Amelanchier (Serviceberry), Crataegus Hawthorn), Cydonia (Quince), Malus pumila* (Apple), Mespilus (Medlar), Pyrus (Pear), Sorbus (Mountain Ash)
Phenology: Adult: 5/26 (1 record)

Comment: P. crataegella and P. blancardella are best dissected for a correct id

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2016
Last Year Reported: 2020

Distribution by County: Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk
Number of Records: 4