Phyllonorycter scudderella

(Frey & Boll, 1873)

Sort #: 321 | P3 #: 330328 | MPG #: 794
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Larval feeding type: Underside leaf-mine, pupates in the mine
Larval substrate: Salix spp.* (Willow), Salix purpurea* (Basket Willow), Salix sericea* (Silky Willow)

Comment: P. salicivorella (Braun, 1908) thought to be a synonym of P. scudderella; the most common Phyllonorycter species feeding on Salix in Massachusetts and probably much more widespread than the current records suggest

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, uncommon
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1871
Last Year Reported: 2022

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 18