Phyllonorycter restrictella

(Braun, 1939)

Sort #: 309 | P3 #: 330322 | MPG #: 786
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Fagus grandifolia (American Beech), ?Castanea dentata (Sweet Chestnut)

Comment: Probable synonym of P. maestingella (766.1), but supposedly smaller (5.5-6mm, not 7-9mm)

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

Distribution by County: Plymouth
Number of Records: 1