Psilocorsis cryptolechiella

(Chambers, 1872)
Black-fringed Leaftier

Sort #: 1017 | P #: 590260 | MPG #: 956
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Larval feeding type: Leaftier
Larval substrate: Castanea (Chestnut), Quercus (Oak), Robinia (Locust), Morella (Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 6/04 to 9/09 (33 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1936
Last Year Reported: 2026

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 35