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Stigmella altella

(Braun, 1914)

Sort #: 34 | P3 #: 160040 | MPG #: 101
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Larval feeding type: leaf-miner; larva yellow. Underside, highly contorted mine
Larval substrate: Quercus palustris (Pin Oak), Q. imbricaria (Shingle Oak), Q. rubra* (Northern Red Oak)

Comment: Underside mine, therefore easily overlooked

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, rare
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2015
Last Year Reported: 2016

Distribution by County: Franklin, Worcester
Number of Records: 2

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