Phyllonorycter maestingella/restrictella
Phyllonorycter maestingella/restrictella complex
Sort #: 309.11 | MPG #: 766.11
Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Fagus grandifolia (American Beech), Fagus sylvatica (European Beech)
Comment: It is not yet certain whether these are the same or different species
Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2009
Last Year Reported: 2020
Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Barnstable
Number of Records: 4