Stigmella multispicata

Rocienė & Stonis, 2014

Sort #: 13 | P #: 160010.1 | MPG #: 86.1
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Larval feeding type: Leaf-miner; egg laid on the underside in a vein axil and the green larva exits on the lower side of the leaf.
Larval substrate: Ulmus pumila* (Siberian Elm), Ulmus alata* (Winged Elm), Ulmus davidiana var japonica* (Japanese Elm), Ulmus americana* (American Elm, disease resistant variety), Ulmus minor* (Smooth-leaved Elm) [Eiseman et al. 2025 Proc.Ent.Soc.Wash. 127, 774-780.]
Phenology: Adult: 5/15 to 8/28 (4 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Restricted distribution, uncommon
Status in N. America: Introduced
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 2018
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Hampshire, Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk
Number of Records: 18