Stegasta bosqueella

(Chambers, 1875)
Red-necked Peanutworm

Sort #: 620 | P3 #: 421168 | MPG #: 2209 | PFG Page #: 64
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Larval feeding type: Young larvae bore into buds, then they mine leaves before feeding between developing leaves
Larval substrate: Various legumes, incl. Chamaecrista fasciculata (Partridge Sensitive-pea), Medicago sativa (Alfalfa), Arachis hypogaea (Peanut)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Uncertain status
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1942
Last Year Reported: 1942

Distribution by County: Dukes
Number of Records: 1