Phyllonorycter kearfottella

(Braun, 1908)

Sort #: 305 | P3 #: 330296 | MPG #: 761
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Castanea dentata* (American Chestnut), C. mollissima* (Chinese Chestnut)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2013
Last Year Reported: 2023

Distribution by County: Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Bristol
Number of Records: 13