Phyllonorycter crataegella

(Clemens, 1859)
Apple Blotch Leafminer

Sort #: 297 | P3 #: 330278 | MPG #: 746
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Amelanchier (Serviceberry), Crataegus (Hawthron), Cydonia (Quince), Malus pumila* (Apple), Aronia (Chokeberry), Prunus pensylvanica (Pin Cherry), Pyrus (Pear), Sorbus (Mountain Ash)

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: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2015
Last Year Reported: 2019

Distribution by County: Worcester, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable
Number of Records: 8