Schreckensteinia festaliella

(Hübner, [1819])
Blackberry Skeletonizer

Sort #: 407 | P #: 430003 | MPG #: 2509
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Larval feeding type: Feeds openly and skeletonizes the leaves, pupates in a silken network cocoon, reminiscent of an Acrolepia species
Larval substrate: Rubus spp.* (Blackberry, Raspberry)
Phenology: Adult: 4/05 to 8/27 (20 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1907
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Plymouth
Number of Records: 22